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Holliex
20-05-12, 06:07 PM
Hi geeks! Just looking for a bit of encouragement lol! I'm terrified of flying, never been on a plane. My boyfriend is desperate for us to go on holiday next september for my birthday, he's asked hundreds of times and iv put it off for ages but finally gave in and said we could book it. I'm soo scared of getting on a plane!!! Is it really that bad?! I'm worried we will book it and I won't be able to get on the plane when it comes to it! Lol!! It's all I can think about! I'm scared of the taking off and landing, everyone has told me when your up in the air you can't even tell your moving? Help! Lol xx
Lush-Lash
20-05-12, 06:17 PM
Honestly Hollie it's fine! I'm scared of a lot of things (Ive come to realise im quite pathetic actually lol!) & even I'm fine with flying. First couple of times I was nervous I'll admit but it doesn't bother me at all now.
I think it is awesome when you take off! The bit were you go so fast down the runway gets me excited :eek:
My advice would be take some rescue remedy before you go & get a nice book & a comfy neck pillow & blanket & some snacks! You'll be on the beach before you know it.
Life's way too short too put things off! Imagine if you don't ever get over your fear of flying? You'll have so many regrets.
DO IT! xx
Holliex
20-05-12, 06:22 PM
Honestly Hollie it's fine! I'm scared of a lot of things (Ive come to realise im quite pathetic actually lol!) & even I'm fine with flying. First couple of times I was nervous I'll admit but it doesn't bother me at all now.
I think it is awesome when you take off! The bit were you go so fast down the runway gets me excited :eek:
My advice would be take some rescue remedy before you go & get a nice book & a comfy neck pillow & blanket & some snacks! You'll be on the beach before you know it.
Life's way too short too put things off! Imagine if you don't ever get over your fear of flying? You'll have so many regrets.
DO IT! xx
I'm scared of everything to! I used to be scared to get in a lift!! I'm over that one now! Lol! I no I will love it when I'm there, if only I could be knocked out for the journey! X
Lush-Lash
20-05-12, 06:28 PM
I'm scared of everything to! I used to be scared to get in a lift!! I'm over that one now! Lol! I no I will love it when I'm there, if only I could be knocked out for the journey! X
Im scared of lifts too! Plus dogs, bees, frogs, spiders.. basically any animal, weirdest fear being my gas cooker (don't ask lol) i also have a major fear of getting in the water on holiday even in the shallow bit because I know I'll be the unlucky one a shark sniffs out, my list of fears is literally endless! Haha were you planning on going next September? x
blossom
20-05-12, 06:40 PM
Almost didn't post this because I felt I ought to be putting something positive about flying on here. But I'm TERRIFIED too!
OK well, here's something very positive, actually, our flight was very smooth and comfortable and the take off and landing were no trouble at all. (And on the way home we apparently had a trainee pilot but they didn't tell us that till we'd landed lol)
I was nearly 30 when I first flew. Had a bad panic attack on the plane and actually ran off in front of everyone. This was a while ago and I was calmed by the pilot and introduced to the hostesses to inspire confidence and actually allowed in the cockpit (I'm sure they wouldn't do that these days). . . it DID make me feel better seeing the guys in control actually as cool as if they were driving a bus, like they did it every day (well they do of course lol) and after much clever talk I was seated (with the airjets full on) and we took off soon after.
It was slightly better coming home, as there is a sense of inevitability about coming home . . . . you HAVE to come home, don't you? And it would have been a bloody long way on a boat.
However despite the fab flight and lovely crew I haven't flown since. Maybe one day I'll fly again!
I grew up during the seventies when plane crashes were much more common than they are today . . . you hardly ever hear of a British plane having problems. The statistics are something like 1 in 4,000,000 planes crashing - and approx 33,000 planes take off and land every day in complete safety.
I would consider doing a fear of flying course if I was booking another holiday and had to fly.
I have posted this not to scare you, but so you know others share your fear :hug:
Hope you have a wonderful time . . .. where are you going?
Jodie-May
20-05-12, 06:42 PM
I used to be terrified of flying and I went to the docs who gave me something to calm me and I slowly weened myself off when flying and now I'm fine :) x
Holliex
20-05-12, 07:13 PM
Im scared of lifts too! Plus dogs, bees, frogs, spiders.. basically any animal, weirdest fear being my gas cooker (don't ask lol) i also have a major fear of getting in the water on holiday even in the shallow bit because I know I'll be the unlucky one a shark sniffs out, my list of fears is literally endless! Haha were you planning on going next September? x
Lol glad I'm not the only one! I'm scared of roller coasters to, I'll never get on one of those! And I used to be scared of trains although I'll get on one now! Yes next September so iv got over a year to sort myself out!! Lol x
Bless you! I'm scared of rollercoasters - I don't do heights! Yet I LOVE flying! Don't think about the flights for now just plan your amazing holiday :D
(Unless you think you'll freak out - then maybe consider something like hynotherapy?)
Holliex
20-05-12, 07:19 PM
Almost didn't post this because I felt I ought to be putting something positive about flying on here. But I'm TERRIFIED too!
OK well, here's something very positive, actually, our flight was very smooth and comfortable and the take off and landing were no trouble at all. (And on the way home we apparently had a trainee pilot but they didn't tell us that till we'd landed lol)
I was nearly 30 when I first flew. Had a bad panic attack on the plane and actually ran off in front of everyone. This was a while ago and I was calmed by the pilot and introduced to the hostesses to inspire confidence and actually allowed in the cockpit (I'm sure they wouldn't do that these days). . . it DID make me feel better seeing the guys in control actually as cool as if they were driving a bus, like they did it every day (well they do of course lol) and after much clever talk I was seated (with the airjets full on) and we took off soon after.
It was slightly better coming home, as there is a sense of inevitability about coming home . . . . you HAVE to come home, don't you? And it would have been a bloody long way on a boat.
However despite the fab flight and lovely crew I haven't flown since. Maybe one day I'll fly again!
I grew up during the seventies when plane crashes were much more common than they are today . . . you hardly ever hear of a British plane having problems. The statistics are something like 1 in 4,000,000 planes crashing - and approx 33,000 planes take off and land every day in complete safety.
I would consider doing a fear of flying course if I was booking another holiday and had to fly.
I have posted this not to scare you, but so you know others share your fear :hug:
Hope you have a wonderful time . . .. where are you going?
Glad to hear I'm not the only one!! I think I'll end up having A panic attack! I'm not so scared of the plane crashing although I hope it never does! Im just scared of feeling it going fast if you know what I mean!? I don't like the feeling of going fast in a car my stomach turns upside down! God I'm such a wimp! Lol :(
Not sure where we are going yet, we haven't booked anywhere. My boyfriend wants to go to spain/ greece/ Corfu. Iv suggested somewhere that's about 2 hours away! X
Holliex
20-05-12, 07:21 PM
I used to be terrified of flying and I went to the docs who gave me something to calm me and I slowly weened myself off when flying and now I'm fine :) x
Think I'll be having a trip to the doctors before I go! X
Holliex
20-05-12, 07:22 PM
Bless you! I'm scared of rollercoasters - I don't do heights! Yet I LOVE flying! Don't think about the flights for now just plan your amazing holiday :D
(Unless you think you'll freak out - then maybe consider something like hynotherapy?)
I need something! Maybe a tranquilliser!!!! Lol x
RebeccaQ
20-05-12, 08:25 PM
Hi, I too am petrified of flying. I have flown loads since I was little but the fear kicked in when I was 22 and I got worse and worse until I would not go in a plane any longer :sad:.
My children really wanted to go abroad so I did start again but would have panic attacks, couldn't breathe and would end up sobbing and digging my nails into my hand so hard they bled. My family love flying and would just laugh at me.
In desperation I went to the acupuncturist and had treatment, after that, I was a lot calmer. I will never like flying but it certainly took the edge off and at least I can now sit in a plane seat without being a blubbering wreck xx
nicole333
20-05-12, 08:37 PM
I used to be scared and had a bit of a silent panic attack on the decent into Gatwick, coming home from my first holiday abroad.
I decided there and then that I would not let it stop me, so I had hypnotherapy and it worked! I only had two sessions, just before my next holiday. My husband couldn't believe his eyes, when we step into the plane and my anxieties melted away before my and his eyes!
I also strongly recommend you read the Allen Carr book on fear of flying. It takes your fears and explains everything.
Mallorca is two hours away from London airports and has something for everyone, from family friendly resorts, to mountain village hideaways, through to Magaluf that needs no explaining!! It will be lovely in September, still tan weather!
Holliex
20-05-12, 08:40 PM
Hi, I too am petrified of flying. I have flown loads since I was little but the fear kicked in when I was 22 and I got worse and worse until I would not go in a plane any longer :sad:.
My children really wanted to go abroad so I did start again but would have panic attacks, couldn't breathe and would end up sobbing and digging my nails into my hand so hard they bled. My family love flying and would just laugh at me.
In desperation I went to the acupuncturist and had treatment, after that, I was a lot calmer. I will never like flying but it certainly took the edge off and at least I can now sit in a plane seat without being a blubbering wreck xx
Oh dear. What is it that you don't like about flying? X
ok, Im the same but I read a fab book by the best selling author allen carr..on fear of flying. Instead of trying to calm and relax you, it answers all the questions that you need answered. Ie what happens if an engine fails...what happens if the pilot falls ill....what happens in crazy turbulance...what happens if the landing gear fails....etc. It makes you realise that the plane is so safe and you really can relax and enjoy the flight.
For example...if the engines all fail (chance in a million) then the plane is able to glide into an airport and dosnt just fall out the sky. It can glide for 200 miles and every point on the flight map is within 200 miles of an airport. All systems have 2 back ups if the original fails etc etc. Well worth a read
Holliex
20-05-12, 08:46 PM
I used to be scared and had a bit of a silent panic attack on the decent into Gatwick, coming home from my first holiday abroad.
I decided there and then that I would not let it stop me, so I had hypnotherapy and it worked! I only had two sessions, just before my next holiday. My husband couldn't believe his eyes, when we step into the plane and my anxieties melted away before my and his eyes!
I also strongly recommend you read the Allen Carr book on fear of flying. It takes your fears and explains everything.
Mallorca is two hours away from London airports and has something for everyone, from family friendly resorts, to mountain village hideaways, through to Magaluf that needs no explaining!! It will be lovely in September, still tan weather!
Thank you. I will deffinatly look for that book! Glad the hypnotherapy worked for you. I know I will love it abroad, I'm desperate not to be so scared! X
blossom
20-05-12, 08:47 PM
Glad to hear I'm not the only one!! I think I'll end up having A panic attack! I'm not so scared of the plane crashing although I hope it never does! Im just scared of feeling it going fast if you know what I mean!? I don't like the feeling of going fast in a car my stomach turns upside down! God I'm such a wimp! Lol :(
Not sure where we are going yet, we haven't booked anywhere. My boyfriend wants to go to spain/ greece/ Corfu. Iv suggested somewhere that's about 2 hours away! X
Well from my experience you don't need to worry about that! There was no sensation of moving at all really, like being sat in a chair in your house . . . it's not like going fast in a car or train or anything. x
Holliex
20-05-12, 08:47 PM
ok, Im the same but I read a fab book by the best selling author allen carr..on fear of flying. Instead of trying to calm and relax you, it answers all the questions that you need answered. Ie what happens if an engine fails...what happens if the pilot falls ill....what happens in crazy turbulance...what happens if the landing gear fails....etc. It makes you realise that the plane is so safe and you really can relax and enjoy the flight.
For example...if the engines all fail (chance in a million) then the plane is able to glide into an airport and dosnt just fall out the sky. It can glide for 200 miles and every point on the flight map is within 200 miles of an airport. All systems have 2 back ups if the original fails etc etc. Well worth a read
Thank you for your reply. Looks like I'm heading for the nearest book store tomorrow! X
jane218265
20-05-12, 09:23 PM
I hate flying as a passenger!
Used to be a long & short-haul Air Hostess.
Maybe I miss the superior safety harness Crew get, or being next to the exit!
Honestly, you'll be fine - sometimes I had to fly up to 30 sectors a week & only had a few near misses......
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RebeccaQ
20-05-12, 09:54 PM
Oh dear. What is it that you don't like about flying? X
I actually can't pin point it, did have turbulence on a couple of flights..but nothing major. Maybe it's just an old-age thing!! Oh and having children hasn't helped...as other parents know, you worry so much about safety and fearing the worst and I think my fear just became stupidly irrational.
I did Tenerife at Christmas and was ok, but next flight will definitely be a shorter one, lots of lovely places to go within a couple of hours flying time xx
RebeccaQ
20-05-12, 09:56 PM
ok, Im the same but I read a fab book by the best selling author allen carr..on fear of flying. Instead of trying to calm and relax you, it answers all the questions that you need answered. Ie what happens if an engine fails...what happens if the pilot falls ill....what happens in crazy turbulance...what happens if the landing gear fails....etc. It makes you realise that the plane is so safe and you really can relax and enjoy the flight.
For example...if the engines all fail (chance in a million) then the plane is able to glide into an airport and dosnt just fall out the sky. It can glide for 200 miles and every point on the flight map is within 200 miles of an airport. All systems have 2 back ups if the original fails etc etc. Well worth a read
This definitely looks like a 'must have' read. xx
deb1511
20-05-12, 10:31 PM
Thanks girls I'll be off to book store too. I went on holiday with my parents ever year from 3 to 15 loved it never gave it a second thought then in April 09 my first ever girlie holiday and first holiday leaving my 3 and a half year old behind was so looking forward to it thou got so worked up in flight panic attack and serve anxiety of falling out the plane door couldn't get the thought out my help and was sick hostess was brill they have me suck back and something to calm me way home I wasn't looking forward to it though got on my seat forced myself to close my eyes and slept most of flight good luck it'd not like a fast driving car at all hun very smooth and you don't attactally feel like your moving if that makes sense xxxxx
Holliex
20-05-12, 10:50 PM
Thank you for all the replies everyone! You have all actually made me feel better!! :) x
*sarah*
20-05-12, 11:50 PM
I'm also a scardey cat, irrational fears about everything! I hadn't flown until I was 20 and have been on 3 flights abroad and a few to birmigham from edinburgh, it was the last flight to birmingham that put the fear into me completely a tiny propeller plane and even though the skies were clear it felt like we had turbulance the whole way I was terrfied full on panic attack, I was by myself which I think made it worse! and booked the train to come home :o I'm determined to get on a palne again but not a small one lol I'm glad I read this will look into allen carr but I'm also seeing a therapist we're going to work on travel intensely next ,but doc also said I can have some heavy duty diazapam just incase lol
Goodluck :D xx
mummysmith
21-05-12, 12:55 AM
Flying didn't bother me when I was younger but as I got older and had my kids it really has put me off flying. We went abroad last year and chose Spain as it was only 2 1/2 hour flight and I got some tablets from the doctors to take the edge off and chill me out. It worked for me.
blossom
21-05-12, 07:26 PM
Flying didn't bother me when I was younger but as I got older and had my kids it really has put me off flying. We went abroad last year and chose Spain as it was only 2 1/2 hour flight and I got some tablets from the doctors to take the edge off and chill me out. It worked for me.
Sounds good, what were they? lol
jimjamjarz
21-05-12, 08:56 PM
I hate flying as a passenger!
Used to be a long & short-haul Air Hostess.
Maybe I miss the superior safety harness Crew get, or being next to the exit!
Honestly, you'll be fine - sometimes I had to fly up to 30 sectors a week & only had a few near misses......
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What do you mean by near misses?! :O
Holliex
21-05-12, 09:20 PM
What do you mean by near misses?! :O
I was wondering this to but was too scared to ask! :/
mummysmith
21-05-12, 11:04 PM
Sounds good, what were they? lol
Diazepam. Oh they were good. Felt like a quick flight too but not for my husband who had to look after the kiddies.
jenna00
21-05-12, 11:21 PM
I used to absolutely hate flying! I don't know why but I just didn't like it. I can honestly say, a glass or 2 of wine does the trick. I never used to be able to get on a plane without having one first. I'm much better now because I've done it loads & hardly bothers me. My mum flew for the first time only a couple of years ago. She was that scared of flying that she had never been abroad. When it came to the flight she loved it & has been away three times since. You may actually enjoy it x
Google 'Flying without dear'. It is a company thy is part of the Virgin group and it is all about helping people conquer their fear of flying. Some great info on the site.
Mat
Holliex
22-05-12, 07:38 AM
Google 'Flying without dear'. It is a company thy is part of the Virgin group and it is all about helping people conquer their fear of flying. Some great info on the site.
Mat
Thank you will have a look!
I don't really like flying but I had hypnosis and I'm loads better now, I only had one session and could proberbly do with another but even though I still feel anxious I'm not half as bad as I was. I get nevous in crowds and traffic jams and things like that too so I think I was too complicated for one session to work. I think mine is mainly a fear of not being in control.
My mum on the other hand was terrified of flying, she used to hold your hand on a plane because she was nervous but hold your hand that tight it hurt. She had one session of hypnosis and is now sat by the window watching the world go by.
I was so sceptical before I tried it but now I honestly would recommend it to anyone.
Fionalex
22-05-12, 09:03 AM
Hi geeks! Just looking for a bit of encouragement lol! I'm terrified of flying, never been on a plane. My boyfriend is desperate for us to go on holiday next september for my birthday, he's asked hundreds of times and iv put it off for ages but finally gave in and said we could book it. I'm soo scared of getting on a plane!!! Is it really that bad?! I'm worried we will book it and I won't be able to get on the plane when it comes to it! Lol!! It's all I can think about! I'm scared of the taking off and landing, everyone has told me when your up in the air you can't even tell your moving? Help! Lol xx
I always hated flying too, used to be really scared, still am a little, but it doesnt stop me going on my holidays, I cry during take off and landing, but I do have to admit it does get easier everytime.
Why dont you try a short flight somewhere one weekend? Somewhere in the UK, so when you get to your holiday you are atleast prepared, and know what to expect?
You'll be okay, i'm sure your partner is supportive and will help you through it.
Just think after a few hours you'll be on a lovely beach somewhere in the sun.
xx
sandman1
22-05-12, 09:28 AM
I to am very scared of flying, but I dont let it get the better of me. I take medication from the doctor and take it about two hours before flying and while flying it really does help, as when I get of the flight I cant remember anything about it.
I was not always like this I use to love flying and even got through my first interview to be a hostess then before I had second interveiw I had flown with two girls from work that were scared of flying and after that I then became affraid myself, hence I never did go for my second interview. I use to get myself in such a state that days before I would fly I would be a nervous wreck and when I did get on the plane I would start crying (Stupid I know). But I had to force myself or I would not have seen all the wonderful places that I have been.
Go to your doctor and enjoy the world.
Good luck. We all know how you feel.
Holliex
24-05-12, 06:34 PM
Thanks everyone for all the replies! I am actually looking forward to going on holiday! You have all made me feel better! :) x
Hiya. I started having panic attacks (suffered the most horrendous nausea with it) first one I had ever had in my life was on the plane to Tenerife, didnt know what was happening to me! And then it went from bad to worse and I'd have a panic attack during normal things like going out for a meal, being stuck in traffic, really got me down. They are starting to get better but we have just booked a hol to Egypt, flying on the 28th June and I'm already s******g myself! Not worried about flying, worrying I'm going to have another attack!
But, I have booked in for hypnotherapy (got 4 sessions booked) first one tomorrow so will let you know how I get on :)
Xx
sarahpoppy24
28-05-12, 01:02 PM
Hi there I am also the kind of person who is/was phobic of lifts, trains, buses, being a passenger in a car, boats are the worst. Its a fear of loss of control, or like a chlostrophobia thing. It was restricting my life so much as I am also too scared to drive on the motor way or go on the train out of cornwall (you has to cross a bridge to get out of cornwall over water- dont like that ether). It was controlling my life so much and I have made myself go in lifts and get on trains, as I have exposed myself to them its got better! My advice would be as other have said to get a short flight- anywhere in spain, or the baleric islands, (majorca, menorca, ibiza) as the flights are realy quick. As a person who was scared of all the thing I wrote about flying was actualy one of the least scary! Now I actualy dont mind it! Oh and go onto youtube, and type in plane take off or landing people have filmed it with their phones on flight mode and you can see exactly what it will look like when you take off or land. Good luck and once you have been abroad its just so amazing! You will want to go back! XX
Holliex
28-05-12, 04:19 PM
Hiya. I started having panic attacks (suffered the most horrendous nausea with it) first one I had ever had in my life was on the plane to Tenerife, didnt know what was happening to me! And then it went from bad to worse and I'd have a panic attack during normal things like going out for a meal, being stuck in traffic, really got me down. They are starting to get better but we have just booked a hol to Egypt, flying on the 28th June and I'm already s******g myself! Not worried about flying, worrying I'm going to have another attack!
But, I have booked in for hypnotherapy (got 4 sessions booked) first one tomorrow so will let you know how I get on :)
Xx
Hope it goes well for you! My moms the same as you with traffic jams and things and she's on tablets for it, don't think she will ever come off them as she feels Ill if she forgets just one. Good luck on your flight! X
Holliex
28-05-12, 04:22 PM
Hi there I am also the kind of person who is/was phobic of lifts, trains, buses, being a passenger in a car, boats are the worst. Its a fear of loss of control, or like a chlostrophobia thing. It was restricting my life so much as I am also too scared to drive on the motor way or go on the train out of cornwall (you has to cross a bridge to get out of cornwall over water- dont like that ether). It was controlling my life so much and I have made myself go in lifts and get on trains, as I have exposed myself to them its got better! My advice would be as other have said to get a short flight- anywhere in spain, or the baleric islands, (majorca, menorca, ibiza) as the flights are realy quick. As a person who was scared of all the thing I wrote about flying was actualy one of the least scary! Now I actualy dont mind it! Oh and go onto youtube, and type in plane take off or landing people have filmed it with their phones on flight mode and you can see exactly what it will look like when you take off or land. Good luck and once you have been abroad its just so amazing! You will want to go back! XX
Thank you, Glad I'm not the only one! Felt stupid how scared I was of different things! Lol. I will have a look on YouTube! Xx
deb1511
28-05-12, 10:22 PM
Hi there I am also the kind of person who is/was phobic of lifts, trains, buses, being a passenger in a car, boats are the worst. Its a fear of loss of control, or like a chlostrophobia thing. It was restricting my life so much as I am also too scared to drive on the motor way or go on the train out of cornwall (you has to cross a bridge to get out of cornwall over water- dont like that ether). It was controlling my life so much and I have made myself go in lifts and get on trains, as I have exposed myself to them its got better! My advice would be as other have said to get a short flight- anywhere in spain, or the baleric islands, (majorca, menorca, ibiza) as the flights are realy quick. As a person who was scared of all the thing I wrote about flying was actualy one of the least scary! Now I actualy dont mind it! Oh and go onto youtube, and type in plane take off or landing people have filmed it with their phones on flight mode and you can see exactly what it will look like when you take off or land. Good luck and once you have been abroad its just so amazing! You will want to go back! XX
Good luck xxx
Just a quick update....first hypno session went really well, I already feel a lot better about it although I am going to have 2 more sessions before hol and one after I get back. Would definitely recommend it to anyone :) I started having a panic attack as soon as I sat down and he got me to do a few things and it went straight away. There is hope for us whimps :) xx
Pedifan
29-05-12, 01:40 PM
My fear of flying started about 10 years ago, before that I had been to Australia, Cyprus, Turkey and Spain.
On my last flight there was a delay, and it was announced that there were engine problems, and that did it for me, since then I have been terrified.
My OH wants us to go abroad but so far I have managed to convince him to stay in the UK.
I am also scared of Lifts, and being in a car while it goes up hill, and if the car has to stop at lights or in traffic whilst on the hill I really panic.
Beautyy123
29-05-12, 01:55 PM
Thanks everyone for all the replies! I am actually looking forward to going on holiday! You have all made me feel better! :) x
At least if you are scared on the way there you won't want to come home!! :D
No honestly hun, you have ages yet to get used to the idea, and once you've been and you have an amazing time and got a beautiful tan, I am sure you will be able to put the flying to the back of your head if you just think SUN SUN SUN! Lets book another one as soon as we get back.
You HAVE to fly to get to these amazing places so if you just go to get some calming tablets before you go, you wont worry so much. Buy lots of sweets to chew on the way up, and enjoy them throughout the rest of the flight.
I hope the calming tablets help you!!
For me - it is a MUST to go on holiday at least 1 x year and hoping after Sep it will be for you too xxx :hug:
Holliex
30-05-12, 06:18 PM
Just a quick update....first hypno session went really well, I already feel a lot better about it although I am going to have 2 more sessions before hol and one after I get back. Would definitely recommend it to anyone :) I started having a panic attack as soon as I sat down and he got me to do a few things and it went straight away. There is hope for us whimps :) xx
Glad to hear it went ok' hope the other 2 sessions make you feel better! x x
Holliex
30-05-12, 06:19 PM
My fear of flying started about 10 years ago, before that I had been to Australia, Cyprus, Turkey and Spain.
On my last flight there was a delay, and it was announced that there were engine problems, and that did it for me, since then I have been terrified.
My OH wants us to go abroad but so far I have managed to convince him to stay in the UK.
I am also scared of Lifts, and being in a car while it goes up hill, and if the car has to stop at lights or in traffic whilst on the hill I really panic.
I hate going downhill in a car if it's going fast lol! Hope you manage to go abroad soon! X
Holliex
30-05-12, 06:22 PM
At least if you are scared on the way there you won't want to come home!! :D
No honestly hun, you have ages yet to get used to the idea, and once you've been and you have an amazing time and got a beautiful tan, I am sure you will be able to put the flying to the back of your head if you just think SUN SUN SUN! Lets book another one as soon as we get back.
You HAVE to fly to get to these amazing places so if you just go to get some calming tablets before you go, you wont worry so much. Buy lots of sweets to chew on the way up, and enjoy them throughout the rest of the flight.
I hope the calming tablets help you!!
For me - it is a MUST to go on holiday at least 1 x year and hoping after Sep it will be for you too xxx :hug:
Lol! Don't say that, I'll miss my mom too much if I don't come back! :) lol. I am sure I will love it when I get there! Don't want to be an old lady and look back thinking iv never ever seen the world!! :( xx
Thanks Hollie, next session is on Thursday so will keep you updated :) xx
Holliex
06-06-12, 08:30 PM
Thanks Hollie, next session is on Thursday so will keep you updated :) xx
Ok look forward to hearing how it goes! X
Second session went well :) but emotional, have established that my P.A's have been caused by an underlying problem (doctor told me that a year ago but spent the last year in denial, convincing myself I'm fine) basically...my father died nearly 9 years ago when I was 18 and I buried my emotions and feelings (typical Scorpio female!) and 'got on with life'.
Having the hypnotherapy has taught me that "I" may be ok, but my subconscious isn't and now it needs to be dealt with. But even after 2 sessions...I'm already feeling a lot better and more confident that the flight will be fine :) one more session then I'm off. Then will have one more session after my hol to reaffirm everything.
So, i guess the moral of the story is, if anything has happened in your life....deal with it, grieve, whatever, but don't bury your head in the sand and put on an act 'cos it will come back to haunt you at some point in your life xxx
Holliex
12-06-12, 09:01 PM
Second session went well :) but emotional, have established that my P.A's have been caused by an underlying problem (doctor told me that a year ago but spent the last year in denial, convincing myself I'm fine) basically...my father died nearly 9 years ago when I was 18 and I buried my emotions and feelings (typical Scorpio female!) and 'got on with life'.
Having the hypnotherapy has taught me that "I" may be ok, but my subconscious isn't and now it needs to be dealt with. But even after 2 sessions...I'm already feeling a lot better and more confident that the flight will be fine :) one more session then I'm off. Then will have one more session after my hol to reaffirm everything.
So, i guess the moral of the story is, if anything has happened in your life....deal with it, grieve, whatever, but don't bury your head in the sand and put on an act 'cos it will come back to haunt you at some point in your life xxx
Sorry to hear about your dad. That's very sad. Glad your finding it helpful and I hope your flight is better. I have been telling my mom about hypnotherapy as she is on tablets for suffering bad panic attacks. She can't go anywhere unless she knows there is going to be a toilet. Not because she needs to go all the time but it causes her to have a bad panic attack if there isn't a toilet. It's really affecting her life. Do you mind me asking if you are paying to have your hypnotherapy? She's interested In finding out about it, there's so many things that she would like to do. I went to Blackpool last week for the day with my boyfriend and my mom said she would of loved to of come but as there isn't a toilet Regularly on the motorway she would of had panic attacks, they limit things she can do and I think she's getting used to her tablets as they are not working as well.
As for me! We have decided to book the holiday in january, iv got to get a passport first but I am looking forward to going more than I am scared! Xxx
Aww I'm glad you're looking forward to it! Where are you going? Yep I'm paying for it, it's quite expensive (£65 per session) but I'm right down south in Hampshire so I think everything tends to be more expensive down here. I was dubious about paying so much but it's working and it will hopefully give me my life back so definitely a price worth paying :) xxx
Holliex
13-06-12, 06:52 PM
Aww I'm glad you're looking forward to it! Where are you going? Yep I'm paying for it, it's quite expensive (£65 per session) but I'm right down south in Hampshire so I think everything tends to be more expensive down here. I was dubious about paying so much but it's working and it will hopefully give me my life back so definitely a price worth paying :) xxx
Not sure where we are going yet. Maybe Greece!
Yes it is worth it and I'm glad it's working! Make sure you keep in touch! When is your holiday? Xx
2 weeks tomorrow we are off :) feeling very excited now, have already started packing haha. I've never been to Greece but its meant to be lovely there :) xxx
Holliex
14-06-12, 04:23 PM
2 weeks tomorrow we are off :) feeling very excited now, have already started packing haha. I've never been to Greece but its meant to be lovely there :) xxx
Good :) have a lovely time! X x