I used to be good at flying. Visited relatives abroad etc (though we actually holidayed in the UK).
Since being an adult and having dc I now have a real fear of flying - tummy upset a couple of days before, shaking (last time, crying) at take off and landing. I know it's irrational, I know it's the safest way to travel etc etc, I just hate it.
Now there is a work trip looming and I want to not make a complete dick of myself in front of colleagues. I could not go but this Will Not Look Good and could harm my career. And, I want to be able to go on holiday without it rubbing off on the kids and spending the last few days of my holiday on the bog with upset tummy from worrying.
What's the answer? Drugs? I can't drink as inevitably have to drive after the flight. Plus being in charge of dc. Fear of flying course? Hypnosis? Actual flying lessons?
(Let's not get into the environmental impact of flying, or that they can't make you fly for work - this is my job, it's expected and my fear is getting worse. I just want to not make a fool of myself)