fear of flying....

[ellamaria]

Hi can anyone recommend a councellor/hypnotist for my problem which is pretty bad?

[nakatago]

have you considered trying the reverse bungee in clarke quay? face your fears.

[onlinedr]

Most psychiatrists or psychologists would be able to help you.

If you only fly occasionally, which I hope you do considering your problem, then you may want to just see your doctor to get a relaxant. Depending on the type you get, it can be mildly sedative (just enough to keep you relaxed), or can knock you out during the flight!

[carteki]

Do Singapore Airlines have a program? I know a number of the US based carriers do...

[ellamaria]

hi thanks for your posts the reverse bungy wouldnt bother me at all, its turbulence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its just soo awfull

[nakatago]

hi thanks for your posts the reverse bungy wouldnt bother me at all, its turbulence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its just soo awfull

then maybe it's not phobia, it's motion sickness

[Chris 525]

You are not alone in your fears. Turbulence also gives me the willies, and I do not suffer from motion sickness.

To overcome the fear, I try to understand the mechanics behind the turbulence, usually low pressure weather systems, and know that it will pass after 30 minutes or so.

For long haul flights, I break up the journey into segments. Maybe 7-8, and from experience of flying between Singapore and London for the past 20 years, i know which segments are usually turbulent or not. Then take them one at a time.

It may sound stupid, but this is my coping mechanism.