So I’m in Sydney at the moment and the weather is terrible. But on a brighter note I survived the flight. One more to go before we land in Melbourne. Flying is terrible. Planes are cylindrical death traps on wheels! So I’m loaded up to the eyeballs with diazepam. Anyone else share my dread of flying?
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I’m terrified of flying. I worry that i’m going to crash the plane with my thoughts. Hope the rest of your flight goes by quickly.
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I’ve flown once since being diagnosed. That flight was about 8 years ago !
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I love planes their like big rollercosters
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I used to fly everyday for my work, was fun at the time, all kinds of planes, bush planes, private jets, was fun. I think I have used up all my good luck and rather keep my feet on the ground now
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Umm too many cns depessants is kinda a scary thought…I’d rather deal with flying. Plz be safe. I know paranoia and anxiety are rough but there are other coping skills that can help ya turn it down a few notches. Meditating, alphabet backwards, imagery etc…best of luck
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I don’t like flying much but I take gravol for nausea and sleep and clonazepam for anxiety. Works decent enough
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Yeah I’ve tried other methods but they don’t distract me well enough. I nearly passed out walking up the stairs to get into the plane once. Even the air hostess asked if I was okay. Apparently I was as white as a sheet. Don’t worry, I rarely take diazepam, so the 15 mg I took has the desired effect without sedating me too much.
I just got off a flight a few days ago. Just keep your window closed at your seat and think about the statistics. It is a very safe way to travel.
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Ok just checking on yas…cuz they can be scary…
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Yeah I do think of the statistics. I fly Qantas because it’s never crashed…But then I just start thinking that it’s due. You can see what kind of battle I have with myself. Anyway, I’m calm now. Just one more hellish flight to go and I’m there. Thanks for the advice though.
Well I made it to Melbourne in one piece. Flight had a little turbulence but otherwise went alright. Went straight to bed as soon as we got to the hotel. Soooo tired. I have a cold at the moment so that coupled with the stress of flying took it out of me. Anyway thanks everyone for your kind words and support.
I fly a lot to get home and visit my family.
I still get nervous when the plane takes off and lands, but I know it’s going to be alright.
First time I flew by myself, and air host had to come and sit next to me and hold my hand because I was so scared, but I was only 15 at the time.
I’m 28 now, and I fly about 4 times a year.
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Me.!
I actually can’t even go on aeroplanes anymore.
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That’s so sweet the air hostess did that for you. I freak out when the plane takes off as well. Just can’t stand that sensation. I’m good with landing though. Handle that much better.
Flying is not my favorite thing. At one point I wanted to be a pilot but probably good I’m not though. I was sweating the first time I flew alone. Never again.
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The way airplanes are shaped just looking up at them is ■■■■■■■ scary.
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