Chances are good either you or someone you love has moderate (I can get on a plane if I take a stiff drink or two first) to severe (I’d rather you pull out my fingernails one by one, …
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Dear Dr. Aletta;
thank you for a wonderful article. This is precisely what happens to me.
I experienced an awful flight, my return flight of my first flight 28 years ago. Coupled with my over-reactive imagination. And the complete confirmation in my mind, that it WILL happen to ME, is a very bad combo.
Every point Capt. Bunn addressed makes perfect sense. I have not flown since July 2001, for obvious reasons. And I was aided by valium at the time, which wears off as soon as the drink cart is dragged about the cabin….a couple of “stiff drinks” doesn’t work, as the second there is any turbulence you sober up completely, and have to be wrestled off the seat-mate’s lap.
I’ve even had stewardessess on their knees beside my chair, holding my hand, swearing that nothing will happen, while i wept. ugh.
Panic & terror, flight response, are mild terms. If I had to fly now, I have advanced to that horrid weirdo person that will claw their way off the plane, standing on people in the effort. Getting tackled by federal marshalls, and thrown in a closet handcuffed for the duration of the flight.
I would definetly seek SOAR’s help if I had to face flying anytime soon. Thanks for making me aware of the program!
take care,
lara
Lara,
A good sense of humor is so key to survival of any kind! Parts of your description of what flying is like for you had me laughing at loud even though I have no doubt your flight distress is genuinely awful. I’m glad the interview with Capt. Bunn provides you hope. You could also check out the SOAR library which is chock full of helpful information. http://www.fearofflying.com/wordpress/ Thanks for your feedback.
What personality issues are there with folks that like — nay, insist! — on keeping their old work titles years after they retire? In correspondence I can see using “Captain (retired)”, or maybe “former Captain,” but 15 years later why does someone like Captain Bunn demand the title attached to a job long gone (remember Pan Am?) be a part of their identity?
I played football in collage, but I sure don’t call myself a football player now!
Robin
As a author on the topic of fear of flying, I can attest that capt. Bunn’s program is a great choice for people looking for help to overcome their fear of flying (not to mention that he’s a great man). Whether or not he prefers to be called by his title is relatively irrelevant, but he certainly earned it and let’s be honest, it helps his credibility professionally. Nice recommendation!
There is no doubt that we need to know. I think it has some good points in features also. It’s focused and intentioned to use this Blob. A great deal of information at http://www.judyinman.com, love this article, thank you!