Suddenly feel calm.

[TattooedJared]

Its strange, I seem to go through phases. Where I feel fine about flying, and where I am absoultely TERRIFIED! More so the latter.
However, today I am especially calm when i think about it.

I am now analyzing just what it is that puts me into these calm states. I am especially tired today, so maybe its that. I imagine getting nice and comfy in my seat, and just trying to relax and smile knowing that I am on a plane because I have 2 weeks off from work. Two weeks with no worries or hassels of employment. And two weeks I need to enjoy without fear and dread of my flights. Especially of my flight home, so I can enjoy the time I spend in England.

Anyway, if the fear and terror come right back the more I wake up today, I will be sure to let yas all know thats what it was.

Anyone else go through these calm, and terrified stages? Is it normal?

[stardust]

That happened to be right before i left for my flight a few weeks ago. it was my first time flying in 6 years. i was fine all morning and slept well the night before. but once i was dropped off at the airport, i almost backed out. actually, if i wasnt going with a friend who basically told me she would hate me if i backed out, i would have. i literally sat in the airport shaking and trying to think of a way to get out of it. but i didnt.. and i am glad i went through with it. so i'm assuming it's normal

[smiths7]

I go throught the same thing all the time. I feel so strong like I could get on a plane and be fine and then I slip into my fear and dread the thought of it. I think it is totally normal but I think it also can be worked on. Allowing the fear to run your mind which is what happened when you get scared is what you can work on. That was a good idea to think of how you feel when you feel strong and try and bring those feelings in when you start to get nervous.

Your not the only one, don't worry:D

[Barb-SAN]

However, today I am especially calm when i think about it.

I am now analyzing just what it is that puts me into these calm states. I am especially tired today, so maybe its that. I imagine getting nice and comfy in my seat, and just trying to relax and smile knowing that I am on a plane because I have 2 weeks off from work. Two weeks with no worries or hassels of employment. And two weeks I need to enjoy without fear and dread of my flights. Especially of my flight home, so I can enjoy the time I spend in England.



Yes, yes, yes!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Well...the tired part...were you wrestling this weekend, and burning off adrenaline? That can be calming.

You are certainly on the right track with the positive visualization. It's good that you wrote it down too, so that you can remember the feeling and try to maintain it. Remember you are an actor...and your role in 2 weeks is "confident air-traveler embarking on an adventure"...so what do you need to do to mentally BE that character?

[lilacbambi2]

Its strange, I seem to go through phases. Where I feel fine about flying, and where I am absoultely TERRIFIED! More so the latter.
However, today I am especially calm when i think about it.

I am now analyzing just what it is that puts me into these calm states. I am especially tired today, so maybe its that. I imagine getting nice and comfy in my seat, and just trying to relax and smile knowing that I am on a plane because I have 2 weeks off from work. Two weeks with no worries or hassels of employment. And two weeks I need to enjoy without fear and dread of my flights. Especially of my flight home, so I can enjoy the time I spend in England.

Anyway, if the fear and terror come right back the more I wake up today, I will be sure to let yas all know thats what it was.

Anyone else go through these calm, and terrified stages? Is it normal?

I have these same feelings. one minute I am fine and the next I am all freaked and depressed.