Fear of Flying

[Muddy4paws]

I know this will sound stupid because I haven't experienced flying at all but the thought of hights scare me so much it makes me feel physically sick..


The fact is that I've never been abroad on a plane, only ever on boats and long car journeys. My boyfriend would like to go away for 2 weeks next year and it would be a 2 and a half hour flight and would only be able to go on a plane to get there but I really dont know if I can do it .. I have looked up courses on flying fears but there is not a chance of me being able to pay for it so that isn't even an option.

Does anyone have any suggestion? Am I being stupid or does anyone else feel physically sick from the thought of it?

[Catty1]

I hate heights but love flying!

Two reasons:

1. Not understanding what the plane actually does during takeoff, flight, and landing - why its 'noises' change. For example, it relieved a friend of mine a lot to learn that the plane is quieter while flying than during takeoff because it takes WAY more energy for the plane to get away from gravity(ground) than to maintain height. SHe thought "quieter" meant the plane was losing energy!

Even look up a younger person's book on it.

2. It can be a 'control' thing. If you aren't "in the pilot's seat" in life, do you get uncomfortable?

Just some food for thought.

[Muddy4paws]

I dont think its the fear of not being in control I know that pilots are very well trained and know exactly what they do in emergency etc I dont even think its the fear of anything happening I think its just the fear of being so high up and not knowing what to expect when I get to the airport.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I don't know if flying would be an issue for you or not, but you could always request an aisle seat so you wouldn't even have to look out if you didn't want to! You don't feel like you are suspended or anything during flight- it feels a lot like a being in a car to me. I get nervous around big heights too but I've never had a problem with flying. I think you should take the holiday- sounds fun!

[lizbud]

I have a fear of hights too, but not flying. Well, it's only the take off and
the landing that make me nervous.

[elizabethann]

I'm with you. When I was younger, heights & flying didn't bother me. It wasn't until I got older where I started to get really scared and after 9/11, flying for me is evem more awful. Every noise and dip of the plane makes me want to puke. I'm taking a plane trip in the next 1-2 months and I'm actually thinking of calling my doctor and asking for valium.

Catty1, I think for me it's all about control. If I was flying the plane, I don't think I'd be scared. I'd feel in control of my surroundings. I love to drive and would rather drive everywhere instead of taking a plane.

I wish I could just get "beamed up" everywhere.