Is there someone who can talk to me??

[WreckTangle111]

Here I am again...in the same place I was a year ago. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and am on medication. I have to fly today on a 11 hour flight (with a break) and I haven’t slept all night. I’m crying my eyes out...I have thrown up twice and just a wreck, I have a 4 yo dd who is very excited and I cannot ruin the trip for her. But I just feel like I cannot do this...

Focus on your daughter and what she needs; check out the movies you’ll be able to watch.

Play a game on your phone/iPad with your daughter, or does she have any colouring to do, just something to concentrate on other than the panic.

Sandune is right, I do that too. Just say to yourself: "Brain, shut up, you do not get a say in this until you can be logical. We ARE taking this flight and its FINE!"

Thank you ladies for holding my hand...I don’t think I could have got this far without you guys

You can do this!

You are fine. You are SAFE.

All the best to you OP. If you can check messages at Dubai, you've got a big chunk out of the way already and you're still here.

I HATE flying ...just been to USA with DH and 3 DC.
I took a squishy to fiddle with in terrible times of turbulence.
A couple of G & T's on the plane helped and the knowledge that I can't pass on my irrational fears.....I sucked it up for my kids!!!! I don't mind taking off or landing ...just the flying bit 🤣 ..best if luck ...pS if AD's are making you more anxious then you need to see the GP they are the wrong ones for you !!!

You're gonna be fine!! You've got this far, update us when you get to Dubai.

Ok we are going to take off...I am trying not to panic

Think of the crew, this is their actual job. They do it every single day and it's just as mundane to them as turning up at a desk.

Anyway good luck, you'll be grand x

You’re about two hours into your flight now! Hope it’s going ok. You’ve done so well!

Op I'm petrified of flying so really feel for you tonight. By the time you get this message you will be there so well done!!!! Hope you're feeling better I'm flying in October and already dreading it.

In Dubai waiting for connection. It has been pretty nerve wrecking so far..

Yes but you did it ! Well done you x

Yay OP you did it. Each time will get better. I understand, I get really nervous too but it's just wasted energy really. I binge watch Gavin and Stacey on the plane which is distracting and funny and your daughter will love being allowed to watch so much telly. Mine did. Well done xx

My son works for emirates and was flying the evening flight out of Heathrow to Dubai last night!! I hope you were on his flight :)

Well done @WreckTangle111
Baby steps, minute by minute when you need to.

You'll be at your destination soon. Reward yourself when you get there, and expect to be knackered from all that energy you've used being anxious.
Pat yourself on the back...you did a good job x

Well done! What is Dubai airport like? My friend had a stop over there and said it's very posh and the bottle of water she bought cost £5!!!

You did it! Brava!

I’ve made to my destination. It was not easy but thank you ladies for holding my hand through this. I’m still in a state of shock and exhausted mentally and physically.
Sadvillage it could have very well been his flight I was on.
Lions- it’s very glitzy way too much shops for my liking. Parts of it was more like a mall as supposed to an airport.

I will have to fly back to UK in two weeks but I’ll let that bridge lie for now....

Well done. That’s great news. Try and enjoy your holiday.

Well done, try to relax a little now and build your energy back up. Hope you have a fantastic trip.

Woohoo! Well done! You’ve done it!

You are amazing!

It takes so much strength to get through anxiety. Keep reminding yourself how incredible your achievement is today

Thank you for being so supportive and understanding...I am starting my journey back to the UK.