faith Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I'm totally scared to death of flying.. I've flown a lot actually from Montréal to Frankfurt in Germany when I was younger (between 4 and 9 years old) but not ever since. The thing is, I'm now in Minneapolis and I can't afford the time it would take to drive home in Montréal everytime I need to go. It's like a 2 hours to 2 hours and a half flight and I know I have to get myself to do it at least once. Anyone's ever been in that situation? What did you do to get over it? It seriously sucks. I'm thinking of seeing my doctor to find out if there are drugs that could calm me, but that would only work during the flight... and wouldn't stop me from being anxious about it for like a month before or so. I'm also afraid to get a panic attack during the flight and starting to feel trapped and all, that would suck even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I actually enjoy flying so I can't really think of much that would help. Maybe listen to some music that relaxes you and do some breathing excercises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 this is gonna be the best post hardcore record name ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 this is gonna be the best post hardcore record name ever. lol. That was good. +1 On topic though, your best bet is probably to ask your doctor, but I would just say to chill. It really isn't that big of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loren Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 i was actually terrified of flying until a few weeks ago when i went to go visit a friend in chicago. i hated it when i was little but it wasnt that big of a deal haha i just squeezed the crap out of the armrest when taking off and landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwahoo Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I hate flying, too. I've tried everything and nothing works for me. Finding a way not to worry about it beforehand is key. I think the anxiety building up to the flight is probably worse than the flight itself. I don't have an answer for you but if at all possible, try not to go a long time between flights. I flew from Ohio to Vegas to California to Ohio in less than a week and by the time I was on my flight home, I was 100x calmer than the first flight a few days earlier. I've talked to others that hate flying that find that smaller gaps between flights helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skumbucket Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 get drizzunk. or crizzunk. also, this is gonna be the best post hardcore record name ever. you beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scriptedrain Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I've never flown before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupiditytrying Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 take a vicodan or something before you take off. or a couple of the tylenol with codeine in them that you can get in canada. youll be perfectly calm through the entire flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbrewliner Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 On my flight back from Europe we started hitting some decent turbulence and I took a Valium that my great grandma had given me for such an occasion and it worked brilliantly. I just kinda dozed off, fell asleep, and when I woke up I had never felt more relaxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vito Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I've never flown before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks guys.. I think I'll definitely go see my doctor and try whatever she gives me before... glad to know im not the only one in that situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 this is gonna be the best post hardcore record name ever. lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 It's called "marijuana." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 i just got some Lorazepam prescribed I'm trying it tonight, I told my girlfriend to talk to me about airplaines all night We'll see how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 this is gonna be the best post hardcore record name ever. LETS FORM IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akross Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I am always nervous about the landings on flights, only because I think I would be really embarrassed if I threw up (even though I know no one on the plane). I just take Dramamine and breathe deep to keep my stomache in its place. If I could use my ipod then for some chill tunes, I would do that too. Damn restrictions, MY IPOD WILL NOT FUCK UP THE PLANE!!! But I hope it works out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I never buckle up on planes (partially because I'm fat, partially because who gives a damn). I rarely turn my iPod off, either. On my flight to Chicago last week, some woman's cell phone went off in the middle of the flight, 30,000 feet in the air. Shit doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Xanax works pretty well for my sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywax Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 A friend of mine is deathly afraid of flying. Her remedy is pills and a lot of booze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akross Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I never buckle up on planes (partially because I'm fat, partially because who gives a damn). I rarely turn my iPod off, either. On my flight to Chicago last week, some woman's cell phone went off in the middle of the flight, 30,000 feet in the air. Shit doesn't matter. I know! On my last flight, the flight attendant almost flipped out on the guy across the aisle from me because his headphones were still on his head even though his player was turned off (or so he told her). I hope they never allow cell phone use on the plane (reception would be something interesting up there anyways) because I don't want to be surrounded by everyone's conversations with no way to escape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I like getting yelled at to put armrest that's facing the aisle back down. Most people don't know that almost every armrest on the aisle has a release button underneath them to make them pop up (and give you more room). It's incredibly easy to locate on Southwest planes (they actually have a little plastic sliding lever), and on Continental jets, it's a little metal button you push. Same goes for the armrests inexplicably put against the window -- just pop them sonovabitches up and it's more comfort for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akross Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I like getting yelled at to put armrest that's facing the aisle back down. Most people don't know that almost every armrest on the aisle has a release button underneath them to make them pop up (and give you more room). It's incredibly easy to locate on Southwest planes (they actually have a little plastic sliding lever), and on Continental jets, it's a little metal button you push. Same goes for the armrests inexplicably put against the window -- just pop them sonovabitches up and it's more comfort for you! Damn, I never knew that! I usually shoot for single seat rows (most of the planes I fly in are regional jets, Embrarer class), but if not those, window seat all the way so I can lean my head on something and try (and almost always fail) to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I like getting yelled at to put armrest that's facing the aisle back down. Most people don't know that almost every armrest on the aisle has a release button underneath them to make them pop up (and give you more room). It's incredibly easy to locate on Southwest planes (they actually have a little plastic sliding lever), and on Continental jets, it's a little metal button you push. Same goes for the armrests inexplicably put against the window -- just pop them sonovabitches up and it's more comfort for you! Damn, I never knew that! I usually shoot for single seat rows (most of the planes I fly in are regional jets, Embrarer class), but if not those, window seat all the way so I can lean my head on something and try (and almost always fail) to sleep. Dude, being 6'4" and 300+ lbs, I'm always looking for ways to make any flight less painful on my body (I love when someone in front of me reclines on my already squashed legs -- it's so awesome!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 haha well i tried that drug yesterday and I think I should be fine with it I also hope that on my way back the drug will still be effective when I have to go through customs... I always worry that they'll be jackasses and won't let me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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