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Spinoff: Fear of flying
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:30 pm
Anyone here hate flying or get anxious? The whole experience, from the check in to the actual flight has always been miserable to me.
Anyone else dislike flying? What do you do to deal with it?
Anyone else dislike flying? What do you do to deal with it?
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Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:30 pm to logjamming
nope love it
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:31 pm to logjamming
Nah, I just think of all the technology and shear power involved and it makes me excited.
fricking love the rush
fricking love the rush
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:32 pm to logjamming
A small dose of Xanax 1 hour before the flight and once the plane levels out, drink 2 small wines that sell for about $5 each. That bitch could crash and burn and I wouldn't have cared. 
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:33 pm to logjamming
First time I was ever on a plane, I was sent on a business trip by myself. I didn't think I would get as nervous as I did once I got to the terminal.
Once I was on the plane, my nerves subsided. The trip back wasn't nearly as nerve racking. I love takeoff and landing.
A lot of my dislike for flying now stems from just how much of a hassle it is.
Once I was on the plane, my nerves subsided. The trip back wasn't nearly as nerve racking. I love takeoff and landing.
A lot of my dislike for flying now stems from just how much of a hassle it is.
This post was edited on 11/23/15 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:34 pm to Mie2cents
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:34 pm to logjamming
Typically if you can stand the initial rush of adrenaline (which last for 10-15) minutes then you can handle most anything fearful. That 10-15 minutes might be shear terror but you can fight through it. Once you understand how the mechanisms for your flight or flight response works you can then plan your way to deal with them.
Before you know it you are cured
Before you know it you are cured
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:35 pm to thejudge
I tend to fall asleep on a flight. Alcohol in the airport certainly helps pass the time and ease the tension. 
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:38 pm to logjamming
Flying pretty much sucks. They've made it as uncomfortable as possible if you aren't in first class. At no point do I enjoy being on the plane more than off the plane.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:38 pm to logjamming
Used to hate flying but now I usually take a small amount of Xanax and drink a couple beers before boarding. Then I just put my headphones in and chill, flight seems to go by in a matter of minutes.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:40 pm to logjamming
So your afraid of the check in?
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:40 pm to logjamming
1/2 Klonopin or a Xanax makes its bearable...otherwise I'm a basket case!
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:41 pm to logjamming
Just takeoff and landing. I'm fine with everything else.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:41 pm to jdd48
If you want to avoid taking drugs, look up mindful meditation, OP. It helps to keep all thoughts in perspective and to stay present.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:42 pm to logjamming
Absolutely hate it and terrified. Flew once across the country for the first time last year. Still drive whenever plausible. frick statistics.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:42 pm to logjamming
Used to sweat and all that. Then went on a trip to Greece and Turkey that had 9 separate flight segments over a 3 week period. Just wore off after all that.
I now also fly about 6 times a year so it just kinda goes away with increased exposure.
I now also fly about 6 times a year so it just kinda goes away with increased exposure.
This post was edited on 11/23/15 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:43 pm to logjamming
Just think about the wasted time that occurs if you drive rather than fly.
Last year I flew to Denver from New Orleans and it took less than 3 hours. I left New Orleans at 8am and was having a beer in Denver by 11am. That same trip would have taken 20+ hours if I would have driven.
Last year I flew to Denver from New Orleans and it took less than 3 hours. I left New Orleans at 8am and was having a beer in Denver by 11am. That same trip would have taken 20+ hours if I would have driven.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:44 pm to logjamming
Erica Jong?
Amirite or what?
Amirite or what?
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:44 pm to Epic Cajun
I also just thought I'd rather die trying to see the world than be scared shitless and not go anywhere
Posted on 11/23/15 at 9:46 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:
I also just thought I'd rather die trying to see the world than be scared shitless and not go anywhere
Everyone dies, only some people live
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