Nervous flyer What is wrong with me

Giraffe76

Hi all, I'm a nervous flyer (don't like being up so high and turbulence) and im meant to be going to Egypt in 3 weeks time with my wife for some sun and warmth (mainly for her and her health conditions) but I'm getting a little nervous about flying again as I've not done it in about 2.5 years.
The reason why i don't understand why I'm like this is that I've flown to Paris Spain (alot as we lived out there for 5 years, a couple of times on my own), turkey, Ibiza, Egypt, plus a few other places and as far as Florida and Maldives(honeymoon) yet I'm still nervous.
We are booked to go to Cape Verde in January for my wife's 60th too
When we lived in Spain I found someone who did hypnotherapy and it worked for a while but somehow I've undone the work and I'm getting nervous.
Can anyone suggest anything I could try please as I don't want to let my wife down

Kind regards mark 

HampshireH

If hypnotherapy worked for you why not try it again?

Giraffe76

HampshireH said:

If hypnotherapy worked for you why not try it again?

I did speak with a lady on the phone a few months ago and she said to me that she didn't think I needed any work and asked when I had the most unerving and turbulent flight what happened..I said we eventually landed. I have read a few articles about why flying is so safe and it did seem to ease my worries but the other reason I'm like this is because of learned behaviour from my mum who's nervous too.

Emmia

Would a nervous flyer course be an option?

https://flyingwithconfidence.com/

https://www.fearlessflyer.easyjet.com/

marcia_

 I would try a herbal remedy to help you relax or even sleep, valerian is excellent I take it for anxiety and insomnia. 

silvercar

See your doctor, they can prescribe something for you to take pre-flight.

Those nervous flying courses also may help.

eskbanker

Giraffe76 said:

The reason why i don't understand why I'm like this is that I've flown to Paris Spain (alot as we lived out there for 5 years, a couple of times on my own), turkey, Ibiza, Egypt, plus a few other places and as far as Florida and Maldives(honeymoon) yet I'm still nervous.

On the basis that laughter is the best medicine, I'd prescribe regular viewings of 'Airplane':

TELLIT01

I thought a company like Holland and Barrett would probably have something herbal to try.  I was actually surprised, and pleased, to see their advice.  It might help.

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/the-health-hub/seasonal/leave-travel-anxiety-at-home/

Giraffe76

marcia_ said:

 I would try a herbal remedy to help you relax or even sleep, valerian is excellent I take it for anxiety and insomnia. 

Where would I get that from please and what type of form does it come in please 

Giraffe76

marcia_ said:

 I would try a herbal remedy to help you relax or even sleep, valerian is excellent I take it for anxiety and insomnia. 

Sorry for my first question. Would you say the tablets or oil are better and how long before I fly would I need to take it please?

Giraffe76

IvanOpinion said:

silvercar said:

See your doctor, they can prescribe something for you to take pre-flight.

Wetherspoons can also prescribe something

Tried that and it makes things worse