If you're flying in the very near future, I'd suggest you take 5 mg. of Valium an hour before departure, that I'm sure wil relax you. If you have some more time before you go, then, how about one of these "courses" for people scared of flying? They really seem to help a lot - from what I've heard.

I don't mind flying at all, I actually enjoy it, mostly the take off, landing, drinks and food.

The very first time I was on an airoplane, I didn't really know what to expect, thought I might get sick, since they had these paper bags in front of every seat. But I didn't. I suppose it was a good thing that my first flight was the worst I ever experienced, because I had no idea if what was happening was normal or not. It was a propellar (DC8 I think) flying over the alps (which is not allowed anymore), and in a thunderstorm.

Perhaps getting to know all that goes on, and what the different noises are, will help you relax. I guess, the more you know, the better.

I was lucky in 2000 to be invited to sit on the flight deck during landing, that was really interesting, but of course, after 9/11, this will not be possible anymore.

Hope you have pleasant flight! You WILL survive!