Well, I may be flying to MA next week.....and I'm not happy about it. Dh has to go on business and his boss (my uncle) has decided to make it a employee and wife trip. So, while I would LOVE to go and see the northeast....I am petrified of flying. I have only flown once....and that was plenty, thank you. I am already worrying about it. Here's the deal....
My mother in law is coming next week for a visit. She is supposed to go home on the 6th which is Sat. But as we speak, dh is talking to her, seeing if she can stay an extra day, so that he can see her after the trip (Th to Sat). I was praying that she would have to go home to work....but he just asked me to look up her flight info....which means she can probably do it. Crap. I don't want to fly. I tried taking xanax for the trip the last time, and I got such bad heart palpatations, that I couldn't take it for the flight. (I tried it beforehand to make sure I could handle it). Crap. The only thing I can think to do is tell them it would be an extra $200 to change the ticket. Maybe that would keep her from saying yes. Am I bad? I don't care. I'm paranoid. And of course dh is like the typical man....(not you Lanny), "What are you afraid of? I'll be there." Yeah, small comfort as we are BOTH going down in flames. Of course I could look on the bright side and say perhaps I could become a memeber of the "mile high club"....yeah right.
Well, he is sitting here trying to change the itennerary. Shi*. I guess that means we will have to go. He reacted just as I said he would. The specific comment was, "Oh grow up." How sweet and caring.
Well, I'm off to begin worrying. What a lovely night this will be!
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I used to be afraid of flying too. But after thinking on it, I decided that if it's my time to go then it really didn't matter what I was doing. So I went on the plane with that in mind and it's never bothered me since. My wife on the other hand well, I tell her if she wants to cruise, we have to fly there, She goes and is doing better with it. Hugs Lanny
Sherry...its great that he wants to spend time with you. But the grow up comment I get that a lot and i don't like it. Fears are real and it's not up to anyone but you when you give a shot at facing them....as a fellow journaler and friend that is also afraid....I would stay home.
((((Sherry)))))
I wish I had some words of wisdom for you...but I don't. I know your fears are real and they are difficult to overcome. I've never had difficulty flying. Actually - I LOVE it when you're right above the clouds. It's beautiful up there. I like to watch the changes in the lay of the land. I love flying along a coast line. For me, the scariest thing about flying...is the food. If I were you - I'd give the xanax another try.
I do not blame you one single,teeny, tiny bit Sherry.I know exactly what you mean.I've only been on a plane once also and it was a few months after 9/11,so of course I was totally freaked out.The only thing that helped me was that I was going to Disney and able to see the princesses.Otherwise I would have not gone.I know how terrible that sounds but I would weigh the pros and cons of your trip. KIM
Sherry, I hear ya' loud and clear! If I had a chance to go on a trip with my dh and had to go on a plane, I wouldn't go. I just won't fly anymore, period! I hated it years ago and I hate it now. Even if it was a free trip, I wouldn't go. So, tell your dh that there are some of us that don't want to "grow up" darnit (and since when is flying a sign of growing up?!)!!!
Hugs and love, Lisa
I also am deathly afraid to fly, I never have and I don't plan to any time soon. Also boats I am afraid of boats on the ocean. Even on the river I get a little queasy. Like you I am not going down in a flaming ball of metal.
Sherry--my husband has a fear of flying also. But what you need to remember is that it is far safer to fly than to drive in a car everyday. If you can't do any drugs, how about a stiff cocktail? Seriously, that would probably make you feel a little less apt to panic. I'm from Massachusetts. You'll be safe, I feel it in my bones....
Wish there was something I could tell you here but the only thing I would have said is to try Xannax. Maybe you should try a double dose!
I agree with Lanny and Sunflowercat. With Lanny, I also believe that if it's your time, it doesn't matter where you are and if it's not your time, it won't happen. With Sunflowercat, the beauty of everything when you're up there. The clouds, the cars that look like tiny specs of glitter. The perfect lines of country fields. It's really amazing. I love sitting next to the window. I hope you can try to do it. I'm sure you'll have a nice time and you should be happy he WANTS you to go. ~Melissa
Wish I could help you on this ... my ex worked for the airlines and I LOVED to fly. I doubt it will help if I tell you it's the safest form of travel? My prayers and thoughts with you.
Smilin Mon
You're not the only one--I've never flown and don't intend to! ~Kim
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