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On Friday (16th) I'm going to visit my aunt in Florida. I live in NJ, so I'm taking a plane down with my dad to see her. The thing is, ever since 9\11 I have been PETRIFIED to fly. I've gone on vacation a few times after that and I cried pretty much the entire way to our vacation spot I was so scared. I'm really trying to get over this, or at the very least figure out a way to calm myself down. Anyone have any ideas? (link)
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The fact of the matter is, we never know what's going to happen moment to moment of life. We'are all vulnerable on a daily basis. You can't dwell on the possibility of death on a plane or in a car etc., because you'll spend your life worrying about the inevitable and miss out on LIVING.
Now I'm not saying your anxiety is not formidable or significant. You might talk to your family doctor about your fear of flying. Sometimes they'll prescribe a mild sedative to help you 'rest and relax' during your flight.
At the very least, they are much more strict concerning what you can take upon a flight and random searching. I know I almost didn't make a flight in DC because I had bought my boyfriend this small frame that had little decorative replica swords. We're talking something akin to a beefed up toothpick made of metal. They insisted it was a 'weapon' and I almost missed my flight.
Again, the probability of something happening to you is VERY, VERY small... ESPECIALLY if we're talking about another terrorist attack. As others have said, bring music and books to help distract you, and try not to be afraid because that's exactly what terrorists are trying to achieve.
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Thank you so much, that really helped.
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