To be honest I get the worst panic attacks when I'm on planes because its so claustrophobic. I understand your feelings. I take Ativan on my flight when needed and I also download some breathing meditations to listen to on my phone when we are up in the air. They really help me as I tend to fly quite regularly. Bring some essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus as they are calming. Also bring some comfort items such as a neck pillow, a cover for your eyes that you can put essential oils on and maybe cozy socks and a blanket can help as well... Also water bottles are essential. I hope some of these work for you love <3 you should enjoy your vacation not wish for it to end.

Focus on the fun part of the vacation and picture a safe flight with you relaxed every time this thought pattern comes up.

Best wishes for a wonderful vacation!

I'm a dedicated traveler, but I view flying as a sacrifice I must make in order to see my more exotic ports and/or make the most of the available time. Commercial liners are as fun as a customs line, but I take the good with the bad.

Hope the vacation is worth the sacrifice, JayLee. May cherished memories and a well-bonded family be your just reward.

Vacation! Where are you going to? What will you see? Will you see family? Friends? Who are you traveling with? Oh! You must take lots of pictures to share! How long is this vacation? Will the weather be sunny there? Try to look at the positive! :) I was on one plane too. It scared me a little, but I’d love to do it again. Have fun!

I've never tried that. I will definitely try covering my eyes and the neck pillow. I'm also recently into aroma therapy and essential oils, so that should be amazing. Thanks so much for the suggestions! I didn't want to go into the vacation wishing it was over, but that's the problem with anxiety. Sometimes that's just something you can't control.

Yup, anxiety does such, but there are things you can do to keep it from running your life.

Something to chew on, like gum or beef jerky, can help with the pressure in your middle ear. the stomach jolts and channeling that nervous tension.

Rooting for you to have a wonderful vacation, despite the anxious spot.

i haven’t been on vacation in years, and especially not one where i would have to take a plane. i get so anxious to think about being far from home and something bad happening. but recently i have really been itching to travel and get away for a little bit.

i just have to remind myself to focus on the positive and know that nothing bad is going to happen. i agree with everyone in that you should make a little sanctuary for yourself on the plane. i really enjoy listening to silly podcasts to get my mind off of whatever is bothering me. i would try to zone out as much as possible and just imagine i were in my bed - my favorite place :)

i know you will have a wonderful vacation. please tell us all about it!

I took up skydiving when I was young. I had a bit of a fear of flying before hand.

Go up a few thousand feet, and then jump out of the plane. Trust me..... After that, the flying parts a breeze!

I have the same problem with worrying about upcoming events. My therapist tells me - it's not 3 weeks from now, today is today. Live today out and deal with life one day at a time. Carry on as many comfort items as you can. Along with everyone's great suggestions on here, also bring a favorite book, puzzle books to keep your mind occupied, some type of small personal item that makes you feel comfortable, wear comfortable clothing, etc. Do what you need to do to make yourself feel comfortable on the flight. I think a lot of people have a fear of flying. I used to fly more (can't anymore due to anxiety, but I WILL do it again someday!), and I let the flight attendant know up front that I had a fear of flying. She checked on me periodically to see how I was doing. Have a great vacation and let us know about the GREAT time that you had! :)