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We found 4 product mentions on r/fearofflying. We ranked the 2 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

1. Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks

Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Dare The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks
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2. Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
The best around-ear Bose headphones reduce noise across a wide range of frequencies. Connectivity Technology: Wired/WirelessEnjoy music and movies with clear and lifelike soundComfortable, around-the-ear fit; ideal for frequent flyersIncludes airline adapter, carrying case, and two audio cables-one ...
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u/forgot_how_to_user_n · 2 pointsr/fearofflying

I read this book: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Anxiety-Stop-Panic-Attacks/dp/0956596258

Although it is a self-help book which I generally dislike it helped me a lot!

Some other techniques:

  • I took a pen and paper with me and began to write down EVERYTHING I was thinking. Real stream of consciousness kind of thing. Write down any thought that was coming to mind. Like "Fear. Really affraid right now. Why?? I have always been able to do this. Why now??" and so on. I think it helped me not get caught up into any 1 thought.
  • I just went to a flight attendant and let him know as we were boarding. I would say something like:

    - "I am a affraid of flying. Today I'm feeling good, just wanted to let you know."

    or if I wasn't feeling good, then

    - "I am a affraid of flying. Today I'm not feeling very good, but I think I can handle it."

    They are trained to deal with fear of flying and usually help you with whatever they can. It also made the flight feel a little less impersonal.

  • I took anxiolytics (clonazepam). Xanax should work too. When my panic attacks started I had to take 8 flights in two months. For the first flight I took as many drops as I needed to get me calm (12 drops which is A LOT). You should OBVIOUSLY talk to a doctor about this (which I had done before). Then the next flights I tried to lower it. Maybe 9 for the 2nd flight. Then 8 for the 3rd flight. And so on. Until the last flight I didn't have to take any. I've flown a lot since then and maybe in a 3rd of my flights I still have to take the drops.
  • I didn't travel with anyone besides me because that would have made me more nervous. It depends on the person I think.
  • I also talked a lot about it with close friends. Didn't keep it hidden. And before every flight I would write to my girlfriend and maybe another friend or two. "About to take off. Feeling really scared." Most would just write back: "You can do it. It'll be ok." or something to that effect.

    Feel free to write me a pm. I would be glad to help a fellow passenger! :)
u/PGB84 · 6 pointsr/fearofflying

Book it!

  1. You'll be fine. I also have the same anxiety, and no matter what statistics are thrown at me I feel the same way. The more you fly, the less anxious you'll become. But you have to start somewhere.
  2. 3.5 hours is a quick flight. You'll probably only be in the air 2 3/4 hours or so. I recommend purchasing a used pair of noise cancelling headphones. That eliminates the sound of the plane and does wonders with anxiety.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0054JJ0QW/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all
  3. 99.9% of airline crashes in history have happened before you get to 10,000 feet. Read #1, and remember you won't crash. But as soon as you hear that ding that you've reached 10k feet, you have nothing to worry about.
  4. After you book the trip, get excited for it! The worst you can do is dread the trip. Pick one or two experiences that you and your partner will have and focus on them.
  5. Recently I started watching Sam Chui videos on youtube.com He's an airline reviewer, and he flies EVERYWHERE, and ALL the time. Watching those videos has helped my anxiety fade a little more. I don't think I'll ever be excited to fly, but I know that next time I hope to not have the paralyzing anxiety that I used to.
  6. I had to fly overseas for the first time in 5 years last month. I was dreading it for months. At the airport I almost broke down and started to cry. And then I got on the plane. And the plane ride was fine, and I landed and went on with my day and summer. And I know you will too.
  7. Turbulence. 1. It won't crash planes. It can't crash planes. Think of it like going over a pothole 2. don't listen to music to try and calm you down if you find yourself in turbulence. Listen to music that is more up tempo. Heavy rock, techno, whatever. Embrace the turbulence. I don't know why, but it does wonders in helping anxiety.

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    Have a great honeymoon :)