Tips for Traveling by Air when Scared of Flying
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You are far from alone if you are afraid of flying. Many individuals tell themselves that there is rationally no reason to be scared of this extremely safe method of travel, yet the fear creeps up on them every time they step in a plane. Various strategies can help make the trip easier.
Travel with someone
If possible do not fly alone. You may feel much more comfortable if you are with someone else. You may not want them to know that you are scared, so you may act like everything is normal. By acting that way, you may just feel better. Even if they know, they may be able to distract you and help the time pass quicker.
Bring something to do
If you sit frozen in the seat with only your slowly ticking watch to keep you company, then the time is going to pass very slowly. You should bring the things that distract you the best. For some it may be a great book. Purchase a “guilty pleasure” magazine about celebrities if that will distract you. You may find that time passes quickly when you have a handheld video game. Your computer may be of use. You can also watch a movie on your own DVD player or on the flight service. Think about what keeps you the most occupied.
Eating can also be helpful for people. Bring some delicious food or purchase from their menu.
One great idea is to bring a book on conquering the fear of flying. Having that in your hands while you are flying may be just what you need to calm yourself. You can consider Flying? No Fear by Adrian Akers-Douglas (Paperback – Jun 5, 2006).
Bring something to relax yourself
There are various things that can relax you as you fly. Bring your personal music player along with classical or relaxing music. Turn it up so that you will not hear the sound of the engines. Meditation can also be helpful. Bring along a CD with guided imagery so that you can listen as you fly.
Different things can also make you more comfortable. You may have a old soft sweater that always relaxes you. A small familiar pillow or blanket can keep you comfortable.
Pretend that you are not scared
You may feel better if you pretend that you are not scared. Imagine that you are in a car instead of a plane. Even if you still feel trepidation in you, you might feel a little better.
Flying can be difficult, but the more you do it, the easier it tends to get. The above techniques can help you control your fright when soaring through the skies.