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im deathly afraid of planes. they scare me so bad. the thing that scares me is turbulence. im flying at 9 oclock and its a 4 hour and 47 minute plane ride. im really afraid of turbulence and it scares me real bad. i cant distract myself because it only makes it worse. im takind dramamine but thats it. what do i do?!

Answer 1

Not all flights experience turbulence.  I travel on a regular basis for work and there is only turbulence when there is bad weather or something along those lines.  It definitely does not happen all of the time and it isnt as bad as you are making it out to be.  

I agree with the response that said to watch the flight attendants.  I do that.  If they are showing any emotion, then I dont either.  

Flying is very safe.  Listen to your CDs, read a book, take some sleepy drugs....you'll be fine.  Dont think about it so much.  You are psyching yourself out which is not good.  

Just relax... you'll be ok

Answer 2

First off, grab an isle seat.  Not being able to see out the window might make you feel more at ease.  Bring music, video games, something interesting to read, etc.  Anything to keep you busy.  Get to know your neighbor.  4 hours and 47 minutes is just 2 movies and 2 good CDs.

As you are seating in the isle, look at the faces of flight attendants to gage the seriousness of the turbulence you are experiencing.  They have gone through serious turbulence, and you will see it in their faces when it's really bad.  

If you can sleep in the plane, go for it.  Dramamine will make you a little drowzy.  Are you OK with feeling like that?  You can ask your doctor for a prescription for Xanax or Ativan.  They will help you relax and take the anxiety out of flying.  

Read the inflight magazine and browse through the Skymall catalog, except start at the back page and make your way to the front with your non-dominant hand.  It will take you longer and force you to concentrate, which will take your mind off flying.

Best of luck.

Answer 3

suck it up and stop psyching yourself out.  Just do it and get over the flight.  That is all you can do.