First Time On Airplane

Depending how bad your anxiety is you should talk to your doctor and get medication for the flight. My grandfather has to do this when he flies. My mom on the other hand is just a nervous flyer and 2 glass of wine are enough for her.

Anxiety often doesn't respond to logic, but you are statistically safer in a plane than in a car.

View Quoted Comment It can get pretty bad Alex. I'll talk to my doctor about it and maybe take a few shots before the flight. Thank you for the advice

Im a nervous flyer and usually I try to just sleep

View Quoted Comment I am excited because we're getting married in Vegas but the flight part has me a bit anxious...

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If you do get meds, don't take shots. It's a one or the other situation.

How long of a flight is it and to where?

View Quoted Comment Hey Melle, I thought about that too but I do want to see the view and experience it a bit. So I was just thinking of other options

View Quoted Comment Yeah I know. Decisions, Decisions lol

I'd talk to your doctor or a therapist for ways to handle the anxiety for sure. Other than that, I'd just be prepared. Pinterest has a ton of posts & there are a ton of posts online on things to carry on to keep you occupied (preloaded movies on a tablet) like noise cancelling headphones, ginger chews for nausea, good snacks, what to wear to be comfortable, etc.

View Quoted Comment Thank you MrsD! I never thought about therapy I would have to look into that not a bad idea.

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I'm sure it would help with breathing exercises and tackling where the anxiety is coming from. Plus downloading meditating apps to use on the plane isn't a bad idea either!

View Quoted Comment Yeah I'm sure it will. Thanks again

Same here girl! I joke with my FH that I'm gonna be freaking out like the lady next to Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids LOL!

View Quoted Comment Omg Jennifer, Yes! Just like that🤣 What are we going to so girl lol

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LOL I'm glad that I have someone in the same boat as me then!

View Quoted Comment Yeah me too lol

I have a fear of flying myself but also get motion sickness. I bought Dramamine which is too help with motion sickness but the plus side is that it causes drowsiness so it actually caused me to fall right to sleep and next thing I knew we were landing. Even if you don't get motion sickness it might be good to take just so you can sleep through the flight. They sell them at the airport or you can find it for cheaper at like CVS, walmart, target, etc.

View Quoted Comment Hi Cristina! I really don't want to fall asleep I want to watch the view a little bit. I don't want to miss out on the experience I guess. I'll figure it out🤪

I get super anxious about flying because I get SUPER motion sick.

I use sea bands (the wrist bands for motion sickness), dramamine, and I also tend to wear myself out with no/little sleep, and I don't eat much, either. Add in gum for takeoff/landing, and DH says I end up sleeping much of the flight.

I'm sorry, I totally relate.

Have you ever considered hypnotherapy? It is very effective. Speaking from personal experience.

View Quoted Comment Thanks Rebecca!