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Posted 7/10/2013 4:49 AM (GMT 0)
Ok so I have a fear of high things&Ive never been on a flight any where&my cousin hasn't either,she is class of 2013&my aunt gift to her is a trip to disney world at the end of July. Because thats where my cousin wants to go&my mother us going too my Aunt already paid in full the trip,but everyone will pay her back the 1,000.00 &I was ask did I want to go but said no because of my fear to fly&scared also my anxiety will act up that far away. But also thinking if my cousin who is 18 will be goung&never been in the air like that,why is this 28year old being a wimp&scared Most High higher power is not a power of fear&if I pray everyday to be more of like this higher power. Should I start here when someone said they would loan me the money to go&give me 10 months to pay it back,a 100 dollars for the next 10months ever month what should I do? This person said it's the chance of a life time&I should go,but the thought of flying freaks me out what would you do if you was in my shoes. Iam so thinking about it for this could also be my chance to start breaking this cycle of fear&be bold&brave&go.
Posted 7/10/2013 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hey

My advice would be to go for it!

unless you think you are really pushing yourself which would be silly, but if you are serious about wanting to be able to do this you have plenty of time to mentaly prepare yourself.

I was at a high anxiety point in May and i had a holiday booked i was really nervous before flying but reminding myself of the reality of the situation which is the fact flying is the safest method of transport ever! how often do u hear of a plane crash? once in a which and put that against the amout of flights that fly every day all around the world! there are hundreds!

If its the being away from home part that worries you it helps me to remind myself the one good thing about busy places is that if you were to fall ill there are plenty of people around to help you, in reality your safer than being at home alone

Best of luck!

Jenna x

Posted 7/10/2013 6:00 AM (GMT 0)
Soul,

I would make a list of pros and cons and see where that leads you first.

It does sound like a part of you wants to go, and might regret it if you don't.

It sounds like a big trip...but you would at least be with the comfort of family...which would help.;)

Make your list and see...

S.C.
Posted 7/10/2013 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
Soul, I can't tell you what to do but I can relate to a fear of flying, so I'll tell you a story about a young man who joined the Army and went into the Paratroopers he was only 17 at the time and had never been in a airplane, well he went through jump school and made all 5 jumps and graduated, he was still afraid of planes. Before he left the Army he had made 156 jumps, someone asked him why he kept jumping if he was afraid, he said because they pay me 48.00 extra every month. "He was thinking about all this one day and realized that he had took off 55 times before he ever landed in a plane".

"Soul, I still hate to fly".

Larry ***
Posted 7/10/2013 1:27 PM (GMT 0)
@Hope the link id broken&thanks everyone for your input
Posted 7/10/2013 1:51 PM (GMT 0)
Go for it! I tell you this because I was scared to DEATH to get on a plane, and the first time I did fly, we took off in a thunderstorm and had turbulence all the way. Talk about "white knuckles"! LOL! But guess what, I did get on another plane again!

It's really not bad, honest to God! AND get this... the first time I flew, I was taking my kids to Disney World! There are so many things to do and see there, that you will have no time to think about your anxiety. It is true what they say, once you are there, you feel like a kid all over again!

Don't deprive yourself of something that could cause you great joy. Take some xanax with you just in case you have an attack, it's fast acting and to be honest with you, you probably won't even need it. Just having it with you, and knowing it's there if you need it, will probably make you feel better.

Good luck!
Fox
Posted 7/10/2013 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
I had to make a decision like that. I decided to miss my nephews wedding, I just couldn't do it wasn't in a good place at the time. I am terrified of heights and flying. I have flown though, I figured I was gonna do it at least once. Its not as bad as you would think. I found a good book to read and that is what I put my mind to doing, reading. I would suggest start reading before you fly so that you are into it before you take off. I read Congo, good book horrible movie. I remember telling my sister she was not allowed to open the shade on the window. I know it will hard decision to make. I will be praying that whatever one you choose will be the best one for you.
Good luck
Ed
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