Oh man I have not been on a plane in years and I catch myself having some anxiety about it. Although my husband and I are going on a much needed fun vacation I'm still nervous. Anyone have some ideas to help with flight anxiety.
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Very true I'm so glad that my husband is supportive of me and does the best he can to deal with my anxiety. Anxiety can be so embarrassing at times so its nice to have someone you can talk to about it. Even tho he does not understand it he 100 percent supports me.
My rule of thumb when going through turbulence is to watch the flight attendants. If they aren't freaking out then everything is fine.
Also is sounds like you are having anticipation anxiety. So just tell yourself you will worry for ten minutes on your way to the airport. That way you will stop anticipating the worry. Set a 10 minute timer and worry. That always helps me.
Also is sounds like you are having anticipation anxiety. So just tell yourself you will worry for ten minutes on your way to the airport. That way you will stop anticipating the worry. Set a 10 minute timer and worry. That always helps me.
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The things with airports and flying here is the two hour wait they make you go through in advance of boarding. Everything has to be checked in two hours ahead of the take off time. So you have that two hour wait. That would not be good for anybody with anxiety at all. I can understand why they do it. The time was increased for security reasons. It is used to be much shorter. But they don't want no last minute people rushing to get checked in. Case of scan all the bags early. Get a good look at everybody getting on that plane. But people with anxiety might have a build up during that two hour wait. Just find something to do. Not saying do what us Irish do. Which is find a bar and drink for two hours. 
Always makes me smile. People posting about their check-in at Dublin airport. They always accompany the check-in with a picture of a full pint glass. Most airports do have shops these days. Maybe get a good book to read. Or take an MP3 player or Ipod with you. Some relaxing music. Or even a talking relaxation CD to keep you calm.
Always makes me smile. People posting about their check-in at Dublin airport. They always accompany the check-in with a picture of a full pint glass. Most airports do have shops these days. Maybe get a good book to read. Or take an MP3 player or Ipod with you. Some relaxing music. Or even a talking relaxation CD to keep you calm.