Originally Posted by
Curver
Hey guys,
Thank you all for answering. I have flew many times, but usually only inside of Europe. The company I am flying with is air Europe, I believe this is a company from Spain.
Thank you for all the tips, but I have tried many of these options and every time the plane starts to shake I get this really uncomfortable feeling and it makes me scared. Turbulence is ok. Not too much is fine, but once it starts to really shake I get in panic.
Even though I fly every year (during the summer) I hate it. A couple of years ago we had to make an emergency stop, which scared the hell out of everyone, including me. But before this emergency stop I also had a fear of flying.
I kinda refuse to take any medication or alcohol, just because I'm scared it can make it even worse for me...
Edit: no, I can't really make a stop somewhere else, because I am meeting some people in Argentina. I'm traveling alone, so that's making it worse too.
Some thoughts...
You mentioned worrying that medication might make it worse, but why not talk with your physician about it? They are in the best position to advise on what would work best for you, any side effects, and such...more so than any of us here. There may be something that can help you but you won't know if you don't ask a medical professional about it.
It may also be worth seeking some psychological help to deal with your fear of flying...especially with a longer trip coming up and the fact that you seem to fly with some regularity annually. There are counseling methods available to help with any number of phobias and fears including of flying.