I’ve just come back from a holiday, and while I had a great time for the most part, the bits leading up to getting on the plane and the plane journey itself, as well as a transfer by speedboat, had me feeling really anxious and hyper alert.
Specifically, it seems to be the sensation caused turbulence on planes and the bounce of the boat over the swell of waves that I hate. It makes me so tense and anxious. I don’t think I’m going to crash or die or anything, I just hate the sensation, and as a result I work myself up anticipating the feeling and worrying it’ll happen - and then if it does happen I worry the turbulence or waves are going to get worse and it won’t end.
I really try and combat this, trying relax all my muscles, deep breathing, telling myself I’m ok, distracting myself with reading or music, and I also take stugeron, which does help a bit by making me drowsy. But I think I could be better than I am.
I want to be able to look forward to holidays in the days running up to them, rather than feel nervous, and I want to be better company for my husband when we’re en route!
What do you think might be the best method for overcoming this? I wasn’t sure whether fear of flying books etc would help because it’s not the flying I’m scared of, but the sensation. Any suggestions would be great!