Flying On Thursday... - Travel, Leisure & Vacations

MontanaSweetie · 11-20-2007, 01:51 PM

I'm seriously trying not to freak out about flying, but damn it I can't help it.

My doctor prescribed valium, so hopefully that will keep me calm during the flights.

Any other ideas to try and keep anxiety at bay and to relax while flying?

Loretta · 11-20-2007, 02:25 PM

How long is your flight? It always helps me to stay up the whole night before....then ask for a blanket right after takeoff. Sleep the whole time!

The white noise of the plane can be very soothing, and I bet that combined with valium, you could get one hell of a nap!

I'm sorry, Kristen

I know how hard this is for you, I wish I could teleport you there.

Meghann · 11-20-2007, 02:52 PM

Bring your own pillow and a blanket to curl up with - the smell of your own home can be very comforting.

Bring music to listen to, something calming, to help you zone out of your worries, and it will make the time go by so much faster. Or, bring a book to read -- something you've read before and know you love, that you can just get lost in and forget about your surroundings.

Have a great holiday!

rosebud* · 11-20-2007, 02:58 PM

I agree with the other ladies. It's really hard to not stress out about it when it seems its all you can think about.

~Stephie~ · 11-20-2007, 06:04 PM

A shot of vodka..

JK!!!! But I bet ya smiled!!!!!

You could try counting and breathing exercises... that coupled with the valium would probably work well!!!!

*MarineBug* · 11-20-2007, 06:07 PM

All the women in my family HATE to fly and we all take meds when we do (thank god) have you taken valium before when flying?

proudofmysailor · 11-20-2007, 06:08 PM

I always bring a good book and start reading as soon as the doors are closed. By the time we're in the air I'm totally into the book.

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MontanaSweetie Loving My Navy Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great Falls, Montana Posts: 16,468 Classifieds: (-2) Activity: 0% Longevity: 91%	Flying On Thursday... I'm seriously trying not to freak out about flying, but damn it I can't help it. My doctor prescribed valium, so hopefully that will keep me calm during the flights. Any other ideas to try and keep anxiety at bay and to relax while flying? __________________ *Life Is A Dance Floor, Love Is The Rythym, You Are The Music*

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rosebud* rosebud*<3 Brittany Jo && <3 thekels9 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: [wherever his heart is] Posts: 32,651 Blog Entries: 2 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 49% Longevity: 67%	I agree with the other ladies. It's really hard to not stress out about it when it seems its all you can think about. __________________

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~Stephie~ Finding my own path! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 22,181 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 9% Longevity: 68%	A shot of vodka.. JK!!!! But I bet ya smiled!!!!! You could try counting and breathing exercises... that coupled with the valium would probably work well!!!! __________________ Every Ending is Another Beginning!!!! "For I know the plans I have for you", Says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 The cup of e runneth over...

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MarineBug KYLEY Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Me:SoCal DH:Afghanistan Stationed:Camp Pendleton Posts: 16,112 Blog Entries: 2 Classifieds: (12) Activity: 48% Longevity: 34%	All the women in my family HATE to fly and we all take meds when we do (thank god) have you taken valium before when flying? __________________ Welcome Home

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proudofmysailor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,815 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 49%	I always bring a good book and start reading as soon as the doors are closed. By the time we're in the air I'm totally into the book. __________________

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11-20-2007, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Loretta MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,217 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 17% Longevity: 41%	How long is your flight? It always helps me to stay up the whole night before....then ask for a blanket right after takeoff. Sleep the whole time! The white noise of the plane can be very soothing, and I bet that combined with valium, you could get one hell of a nap! I'm sorry, Kristen I know how hard this is for you, I wish I could teleport you there.

11-20-2007, 02:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Meghann Another countdown begins... Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,361 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 64%	Bring your own pillow and a blanket to curl up with - the smell of your own home can be very comforting. Bring music to listen to, something calming, to help you zone out of your worries, and it will make the time go by so much faster. Or, bring a book to read -- something you've read before and know you love, that you can just get lost in and forget about your surroundings. Have a great holiday!