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PlanetBev

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8. Cheer up, Smirky

Wed Sep 11, 2019, 01:06 PM

Sep 2019

You can definitely overcome this. About 17 years ago, I developed a fear of flying. It seemingly came from nowhere, and lasted about two years. I use to have to take a prescription anxiety medication before I boarded the plane and would clutch (with their permission) the passenger next to me upon landing and during turbulence. For whatever reason, it disappeared on it’s own. My niece had the same experience.

That said, it’s always advisable to reach out and get professional help. Fear of flying is such a common problem. There’s no need to suffer alone.

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45 Years Ago Today; The crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 212 In Charlotte NC [View all] Dennis Donovan Sep 2019 OP

Thanks for posting this n/t lordsummerisle Sep 2019 #1

I also thank you for posting this. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #2

I know it's safe, but I am still terrified of flying. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #3

You should be vastly more terrified of driving anywhere. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #4

I know. I do realize I have a phobia. Or many. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #5

Please, please bring these things up with the PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #6

Thanks Poindexter! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #10

Cheer up, Smirky PlanetBev Sep 2019 #8

Thanks PlanetBev! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #11

I realize it's safe too, but I take the trains these days. LanternWaste Sep 2019 #9

I love trains! My brother in Baltimore usually hosts Thanksgiving so I can take the smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #12

This particular accident spurred improved cockpit crew management procedures Dennis Donovan Sep 2019 #7