suffer from panic attacks, last time was on a train. I will  soon be going on plane for first time ever and am petrified, any tips on how to get through the experience and make it more relaxing.
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Chew some gum that helps with your ears because with out it your ears may pop; yawning at take-off and landing helps too. I pass the time with a good book or my portable DVD player....then your mind isn't on the flight it's on the movie. If you don't have on you can get one at Wal-mart for like a hundred bucks. You can even take a CD player and listen to your favorite music...just relax plane rides are no biggie!
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If it's really bad, you could talk to your doctor and he could give you something to take the edge off. I'm not really sure how I do it. I just take a long deep breath, and just do it, like pretending that I'm not afraid at all. After a while, I don't have to pretend anymore.
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I haven't been on one, but be prepared to be enlightened!  It's work no doubt, but if you can handle old ways, you should be good.  Depending on the intensity of it...\n\nI know that one trek they did the whole killing and cooking animals for their meals kind of thing.  Freaked out the girls and the guys where probably just as traumatized. \n\nInteresting though how desensitized we are by the modern day vs the olden days!\n\nHave fun!
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Hi there,\nMy name is Alison, 21 (22 this Thursday) and have been suffering with Panic disorder/agoraphobia/health anxiety/OCD for four years and have had my fair share of panic attacks!\n\nYou've probably heard about the paper bag technique, breathing in and out slowly until the attack has subsided, I find breathing into my hands as useful too. The idea behind this is that  when you panic you overbreatheas you take in way too much oxygen and your carbon dioxide levels decrease rapidly, casuing you to feel faint, dizzy, insane etc. The idea is to regualte the your oxygen and carbon dioxide levels agin.\n\nWhen you breath into your paper bag it is important that you breath out slowly, so that your carbon dioxide levels increase. Breathe evenly and try not to hyperventilate too much.\n\nThe way you think can make your panic attack worse too. My therapist gave me some information that says that it only takes three minutes for your body to recover from the effects of panic, but when we think wrongly and catastrophise the cycle of panic is allowed to continue needlessley.\n\nDr Claire Weeks advises in her book 'Essential help for your nerves' that overcome you panic attacks and anxiety you have to accept you symptoms and don't add any secondary fear. By that I mean, when your attack first strikes, (primary fear) don't keep adding the classic 'not again!', 'what if' and 'i'm going to die'  thoughts, (secondary fear) and instead think, 'Ok this is a panic attack, i'm going to take control and allow this to pass.' Actually let your body do it's worse to you, don't tense up and think the worst, just tell yourself that the moment will pass.\n\nAccording to Weekes the key to overcomming anxiety is acceptance.\nShe advocates a four step programme to overcomming panic:\n\n1.FACING: When faced with a situation you feel uncomfortable with don't run away, stick with it!\n\n2.ACCEPT: Accept that you feel panicky, by telling yourself you don't want to feel this you makes yourself more tense. Accept all of your symptoms, let your panic 'do it's worse'.\n\n3.FLOAT: Rise above the situation. No matter how bad it gets, tell youself that your going to get through this. Carry on with what you are doing.\n\n4.LET TIME PASS: Of course you want your panic attack to go away immediately, but you can't rush it. If it takes a couple of hours for calm to return again, then that's the way it has to be. Just tell yourself you are going to gain control and get better. \n\nThis technique does take practice, but it does work. I was terrified of choking and so ate alone, since beginning thearpy, and using this technique, I've begun to eat downstairs again. Even when I feel panicky and tight chested, I never run away, I take my time to eat my meal and allow panic to be overcome by confidence.\n\nI've gone on for too long I hope it helps. The Claire Weeke's book is brilliant. Maybe you should get a copy.
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i personally have panic disorder. i've been told...get help from a mental health professional first and possibly medication. i've tried the medication, but i'm not one for pills. and honestly, talking to someone...doesn't make it go away! i've had to teach myself relaxation techniques. first and foremost, i repeat to myself over and over, "i'm okay, i'm fine, i'm not hurt, and this too shall pass". but it has affected me in everyday life, even when i'm not having an attack. truly it is all about your mind set. changing your way of thinking, and that can be the hardest part. i haven't found a concrete solution, i just take it day by day.
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you should like dealing with people there are going to be scared grouchy and in all sorts of moods so you will need to be a patient person to become one call your local airlines and ask them how to become one good luck flaim
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How are getting into the plane for take off without landing! lol\n\nEver since your mother duped you into eating those strained peas by pretending that spoonful of mush was an airplane, you've been fascinated with airplanes, flying, and the wild blue yonder. If you only knew how to fly, you could get away from your humdrum life (and that deceitful woman you call "mother") and fly free like the birds. But there's a problem: if you don't learn how to fly, you'll drop like a stone and crash. There are only two options: 1) become stinking rich and hire someone to fly you wherever you want to go, whenever you want, or 2) get a pilot's license. Option 2 is a tad cheaper.\n\nWith a pilot's license, you will be able to start a career as a pilot, fly friends and family around on weekends, pilot your own plane for business trips, compete in aerobatics competitions, assist with humanitarian or "search and rescue" missions… the list goes on and on. So read on, and get ready to learn how to fly, dear Icarus… but don't get too close to the Sun (your wings might melt).\n\nA quick word about safety. Human beings are not, by nature, supposed to fly, so it's natural to feel some anxiety at the thought of learning how to do anything at 10,000 feet. While it's true that flying involves some inherent risks, it is about the safest form of transportation we have - much safer than driving.
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this is interesting. sometimes, i think if i'd still make it in one piece. or would it be the same safe trip i'd had in years. but mostof the time, i close my eyes and say a prayer for it to be a safe trip that all the other passengers would enjoy.
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Only one way to break the fear of flying and that is to go on a short trip where your on not the plane a long time. Also make sure you sit in the middle.
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I too suffer from anxiety and was panicked and shaking when I took my drivers test. I failed because of it. Although I was still terrified the second time, I passed. I hope you don't have to do it twice. \n\nYou could try St. John's Wart.
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You should talk to your girlfriend, explain that your nervous and why your nervous, she might be able to put you mind at ease. Or if you feel to uncomfortable just say you can't make it. No point going away if your not going to enjoy it : )
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Have been many times.  It is a great rush but, I wont lie to you, it is a scary ride until you are out of the plane.\n\nOnce you are out you will be amazed at the sensation - you have to try it to appreciate it.\n\nAre you going for a tandem, static line or AFF?  Any form of freefall is better than a static line although this is a buzz too.\n\nHot Tips:\n\n1. Listen to everything your instructor says and DO NOT second guess them;\n2. Watch everything happening on the drop zone - this is informative and part of the experience;\n3. Get a good nights sleep before you go ... I hope I don't have to say this but - no drink, no drugs!  Dutch courage in skydiving is dangerous.\n4. Relax and enjoy.  When your time comes to exit just do it ... same logic as jumping into a cold pool - jump then think about the temperature !\n\nDrop me a line if you need any other information \n\nBlue Skies   =8-)
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anxiety dude - the in between time was too short for the blood to rush back - 20mins in between is a good one - that's if you don't fall asleep
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There is no cause for yout to panic if that is body's system to cope with stress. That is not hurting you anyway. You know each individual has his own way of resolving conflicts and it only so happen that you have a different way. The fact that your realized what you are doing is proof that you still have your sanity intact. That's perfectly norman. Others when nervous find relief in prayers, music, eating, singing, or simply freaking it out. The fact is, your sense of smell lets you parry nervousness by just smelling that april fresh dryer. My advice, keep good stock of it. Smile honey.
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I get panic attacks too. You feel like you are going to pass out and your heart rate goes thru the roof.. right?\n\nHave to talked to your doctor about medication? Maybe they can perscribe something to help you. \n\nWhen I know I'm having a panic attack, I call my father and he talks me thru it. It's all in your head. Worrying about them can bring them on. You have to de stress yourself. And when you have them, call SOMEBODY and just talk, not about your panic attack, just about anything. If your parents know you get them and you are close with them, call them and expalin what is going on and why you are calling. Freaking out about them whil you are having one will make it worse. I'm saying to call (or talk) to someone because it takes your mind off of it while it's happening. While you are talking, lay down. It will go away sooner than it normally takes and it's not as scary. And remember, control your breathing while you are having one. That will slow the heart rate back to normal. In thru the nose, out thru the mouth. You CAN control it (panic attacks).\n\nHope I helped.
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Yup. Right now, I just enjoy (like a little kid) the flying (sometimes like a bird, and sometimes playful like superman). I tried aiming for a certain country....not sure if I got there, but I arrived somewhere...lol. So, next time, I'll aim for a place I've actually been before. When I realize I'm in my astral body, I'm not afraid anymore. I was very afraid for many years, because I didn't know what was going on. I'm still a little bit afraid when I realize I'm in the astral dimension/world, but I try to have fun with it now. A few times I felt entering and exiting, both accompanied by a buzzing/ vibrating sound...one time it was so loud that I almost couldn't stand it. Even then I didn't panic, because I knew what was going on. Getting back down, ...back into my body sometimes seems way too fast,...but I just tell myself, "I'll be fine.".. and depending on how my body is positioned I imagine using my arm and hand  in such a manner that would allow for a smooth - I call it: home- coming. It's so liberating to know that I'm not the only one who experiences astral  projection....because I only found out recently that there are many!
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The journey is your life, whether up in the air or on ground.\nThe plane represents that which is out of your control, (it's the pilot who fecks up not you)\n\nAnd you feel that these hurdles or "hills" cannot be overcome as your situation currently presents itself.\n\nSo whatever it is in your life that you feel out of control in is killing you. You've got to take control and steer your own way through the rest of the journey.\n\nEither that or you ate too much cheese.