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22. May I suggest listening to Guided Imagery recordings about overcoming fear?

Tue Sep 17, 2019, 11:29 AM

Sep 2019

Research shows that listening multiple times can reduce anxiety. You can find lots of them online, just google it. Load some onto your phone or other device, bring some headphones for during the flight.

Good luck!

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I have to leave for the airport in two hours for a business trip and I am dreading it. [View all] smirkymonkey Sep 2019 OP

Air travel is the safest form of traveling...have a safe trip...and sleep tight. pbmus Sep 2019 #1

Thanks! I know that, but it's just a phobia, which I know is not rational. Still, I hate smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #2

Aerophobia is the 4th most common... pbmus Sep 2019 #3

I don't like elevators either, but I have managed to cope now that I am on low floors smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #4

When someone asks me how I'm doing...I tell them.. pbmus Sep 2019 #8

You sound very much like me. Pacifist Patriot Sep 2019 #20

In what way? smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #66

I have developed way more neuroses as I get older. Pacifist Patriot Sep 2019 #73

Oh, I know what you mean. This fear of heights has just developed over the smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #75

Don't worry, the plane probably won't crash. n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2019 #5

probably ! pangaia Sep 2019 #51

Nothing will happen! Try to at least rest some during the flight. sprinkleeninow Sep 2019 #6

All the best, sm I feel for you yet know you'll make it thru appalachiablue Sep 2019 #7

Thanks appalachiablue! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #12

I find a mantra such as "it's no big deal" helps me get through rough patches. diva77 Sep 2019 #9

Thank you! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #13

Try CBT safeinOhio Sep 2019 #10

If I got over it, I'd have to fly. But seriously, I firmly believe in CBT. Thanks for link. OP you emmaverybo Sep 2019 #11

Thanks you! I do see a CB therapist, but we have not addressed this issue. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #14

I'll bet bourbon works even better.... pangaia Sep 2019 #52

you are going to be fine, smirkeymonkey Skittles Sep 2019 #15

Hey Skittles! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #41

some of the bigger airports have programs where you can fly with pilots Skittles Sep 2019 #45

I'm not a pilot...But If yuo pay for my flight, I'll go with yuo some time. pangaia Sep 2019 #53

Heh, heh! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #57

you got yourself a deal pangaia Sep 2019 #59

Not to change the subject, but Lefta Dissenter Sep 2019 #63

OH wonderful. I'm excited for you ! pangaia Sep 2019 #70

Thanks so much for the PM, pangaia! Lefta Dissenter Sep 2019 #76

There was a time in my life when I was on the road more than 60% of the time. NNadir Sep 2019 #16

It's exhausting. I hardly ever do it and I am taking a long weekend. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #42

You made it! Just get through the day, and sleep on the return flight. Croney Sep 2019 #17

Thank you! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #64

Let us now how your trip turned out PJMcK Sep 2019 #18

Hi PJMcK! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #43

Backatcha! (n/t) PJMcK Sep 2019 #47

OK, I'll be your therapist for a moment. pangaia Sep 2019 #54

The fact that it feel so unnatural to get a huuuuuuuge mega fuck-ton of smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #61

Yep, you sound like me. Pacifist Patriot Sep 2019 #74

I don't mean to diminish this difficulty. Is there any kind of media you can immerse yourself in hlthe2b Sep 2019 #19

Thank you hlthe2b! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #44

Does Cincinatti still have one of the worst-laid-out airports in the country ? eppur_se_muova Sep 2019 #21

Yes! It's awful! It's still like that. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #24

Good luck ! Remember, you're halfway done ! nt eppur_se_muova Sep 2019 #35

May I suggest listening to Guided Imagery recordings about overcoming fear? flibbitygiblets Sep 2019 #22

Thanks flibbitygiblets! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #65

Think about how many airplanes are taking off every minute around the world. athena Sep 2019 #23

That is the one thing that helps me the most. I think of all the thousands of planes that smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #28

Have a safe trip, SM! Niagara Sep 2019 #25

Thanks Niagara! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #67

Can you get edibles where you are? customerserviceguy Sep 2019 #26

I think so, but it seems like most of the shops are kind of off the beaten path. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #31

You can do this, smirkymonkey. gademocrat7 Sep 2019 #27

Thank you gademocrat7! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #32

Sending you calming energy💫✨ MLAA Sep 2019 #29

Thanks MLAA! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #33

Wonderful! MLAA Sep 2019 #34

I've started going to a biofeeedback therapist for my omnipresent anxiety. Peregrine Took Sep 2019 #30

That sounds interesting. Is it expensive? smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #68

Flying flips me out too Ahpook Sep 2019 #36

You just described my career. ooky Sep 2019 #37

Thank you, ooky! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #46

The best part of the business trip was always coming home! ooky Sep 2019 #50

Serenity Prayer. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2019 #38

And just remember to breathe! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2019 #40

Hey, Rhiannon. Thanks for that reminder. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2019 #71

Thanks KY Enviro Guy smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #48

You were surprisingly calm. YES!! Good deal. Ahhh.. 💗 sprinkleeninow Sep 2019 #58

You're welcome and congrats on surviving the trip. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2019 #69

Honestly, it's a little embarrassing, but I was praying to all my deceased smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #72

I'd worry more about Cincinnati than the flight DFW Sep 2019 #39

Cinci is not the most exciting place in the world, but it was mostly all work and smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #49

I use the Amtrak system out of Chicago often for business not too far away . Not because I'm lunasun Sep 2019 #56

Ugh! Flying is a nightmare for so many reasons, even if you aren't afraid to fly. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #60

I'm glad you are back safe and sound. BigMin28 Sep 2019 #55

Thank you BigMin! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #62