I take a similar approach - wouldn't really feel comfortable taking pills for it, and believe I can conquer my fear, and I must admit it seems to be improving. I have taken rescue remedy and also Kalms, as well as carrying a stone which was supposed to induce calmness (now try telling me that's not mind over matter). Sometimes I am better flying alone, and if not alone then definitely just with hubby as I go into a silent stupor as I am concentrating on not being scared.

My biggest fear is always that I will get so scared that I'll get up and try to open the door, but my husband always talks me through how silly it is that I am actually scared of being scared! And it's true when you think of it like that. I also move my feet a lot while flying because then i don't feel the turbulence as much, keep headphones or walkman on so that I don't obsess over every change in engine noise, and if i do get nervous deep breathe until I feel calm. I hate people who panic coz they make me panic more (I think the panic makes me kinda selfish)!

I also find that the planes to Oz are a lot better coz they are big and feel more solid. If you have the option travelling business class seems to help me as you feel less crowded in and have more space around you, so it doesn't feel so claustrophobic.

Thanks for that Suzi thats exactly how I feel and how I am afraid I am going to feel. Well, I don't have a choice lol I have to get on the bugger lol

hugs Lace xx

Xanax Baby..... Ask your Doc.

I don't want to sleep though just want to feel as though I don't give a hoot lol

Lace xxx

You'll be fine, it's mind over matter, and from the posts I've read you sound like a strong confident person so you just need to tell yourself you will be okay.

Good luck with it
xxx

>>Right on, how many plane crashes do you hear about compared to road accidents? I bet you travel in a car ok? Flying is one of the safest forms of transport, especially with the way technology has come along, an aircraft can take off and land its self, the crew are there "just in case".
Dont worry about it, its a doddle. (easy for me to say, I know) <<

Best to fly with an airline which doesn't use those expensive, redundant, crew then!

I am also a nervous flyer, I'm going to check with the dr. about some pills, but I'll also take my rescue remedy and try to make it through with just that if possible. My next door neighboor is a pilot and we've lived here for almost 7 years, and he's still alive and well. They have a halloween party every year and other pilots are there every year alive and well. A little girl my daughter dances with has a pilot for a dad, so there you have it about 5 people I know that are pilots and they are going to work and coming home just like everyone else. That does help me a little when I get on a plane, if they fly 30 times a year times 5 people, that's 150 flights per year x 7 years, that's over 1000 flights with no problems whatsoever. I'm still going to go for the "happy pills" but logically we really shouldn't be nervous, I think it's a lack of control, at least for me.

Nicanjoe

Why not ask for the same happy pills that they use? <g>

Hi Ali,

Can definitely recommend this course - they explain all about the tolerances of the aircraft, plus take you on a flight.

http://flyingwithoutfear.info/index2.htm

There are a few other companies that do these sorts of courses as well.

Cheers guys,

WOW like the fear of flying course bit late for me though but be good for some other people eh!

HAPPY PILLS .............................................

L x

If anyone has any real questions relating to fear of flying feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to try and answer before you spend the money on a course!

I should warn you-Oz isnt a great place to move to if you don't like flying.

I don't mind flying it's the crashing I can't cope with lol :scared:

I think it's the best thing to do to get rid of your fear - look it right in the eye!

Your right suzi,

whilst I am full of beer lol No... I am going to just think every minute passed is another minute gone lol.

Another minute to seeing my sister and my lovely brother in law and then eventally lots of my other lovely family up in Brissy.

hugs to ya
Lace xx