HOW TO GET OVER YOUR FEAR OF FLYING | Tips From A Flight Attendant
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2019
- In this video I will be talking about the fear of flying on a plane and how to overcome it!
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I miss being a child and not having a care in the world and enjoying planes. As I grew up I’ve gotten so scared and my anxiety is just so bad. :(
me too !!!!!
Same !!
Same here. I went on planes all the time when I was younger. The last 5 years or so I'm scared of everything because of GAD.
Same as me. As a kid I could barely sleep the night before just of the excitement of going on a plane. Now that is not the case.
I can totally relate!
The way I calm myself when there is turbulence is I close my eyes and I just try to imagine myself on a bus or in a car and the turbulence is just bumps in the road haha
jenna bosgraaf omg that’s literally exactly what I do as well haha. I’m perfectly fine flying until there’s turbulence, but imagining that always helps a lil bit
covenkitten that’s a great idea!
I take sleeping pills LOL
Same! Haha
I do this too! And it really helps! We had the worse turbulence one time and I was pretty calm (I also was medicated for the flight) and my husband was actually really nervous and he is not scared to fly at all! The part that scares me most is take off! I’m flying for the first time by myself Thursday to see my husband (who is deployed) and I’m freaking out. No anxiety meds help so my dr. prescribed me something new this time, so we will see if it helps!
Her: I love turbulence
Me: like a damn sociopath
This made me laugh so hard XD
Lol
I've never been afraid to fly. The way I see it when God wants me, he's taking me and no one is stopping it. I'm going to live my life to the fullest until he does. I just found your channel and it's great. Thanks for all the awesome content Kat. Your personality is great. #proudnewsubscriber
Thank you so much Sarah!
@J Smith Okay, thank was pretty funny! :)
J Smith LOL that is soooo funny!! 😂🤣 however, I don’t think that’s how God works (or at least I hope not!) I don’t think He takes down a couple of hundred of people just because he wanted one specific person 😂 think of it this way....if a plane goes down, God probably wanted ALL of those people! 😅
I don’t believe in god, but if it’s my time to go I’d rather it be of like cancer or something so I can go peacefully surrounded by my loved ones and not with my last memory being the trauma of a plane crash and no goodbye to my loved ones…. Just saying. Like heaven or no heaven, I’d rather not die like this
@@JensenRiley96 exactly how i feel
I have bad anxiety. My fear is just being trapped and can't leave if I have a panic attack or if you are delayed and have to sit on the runway doing nothing just being trapped.
This is my problem I fly in a few weeks did you ever over come it any advice ?
This is exactly what happens to me. My thought process is like well I’m locked in a metal tube in the air I just wanna be back on the ground. Glad to know I’m not the only one
Whenever you feel a panic attack to begin ... speak to the flight attendant and I promise it will go away ASAP. I have seen many passengers go through it, and this works every time
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For me, it's a matter of a mechanical, electrical, or system failure of some sort that was missed during inspection. It's also the idea of your life literally being in the hands of a stranger.
Thank you for spending your hard earned $2.99. I feel so much better.
Honestly my fear of flying stems from 9/11. I was in 4th grade, never been on a plane, so this was my first major introduction to planes was through a national disaster. Then MH370 happened. Then US flight 1549. Then of course watching way too many CZcams videos. 😫 The whole not being in control is what scares me.
Nervous about my flight today so I’m rewatching this video. But instead of it working, I keep thinking of the Dumb & Dumber quote... “So you’re saying there is a chance.” Lol
LOL.
L.O.L
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My only fear is during turbulence, when i watch out of the window, ask myself omg who will save me here, and then some inner voice whispers, God will save you...
I Love this 🫂
I'm glad you really enjoy your job. May God bless you, keep you safe, and that your life be filled with so much joy.
Wow thank you so much Ruth!
I've always been a nervous flyer, especially during take-off but actually enjoyed the rest of the flight. But now, I have to fly more frequently and my fear is just getting worse. I am always on the verge of crying, even before boarding, I am shaking and I can see my plane crashing in front of my inner eye. I am absolutely terrified, but I still fly. I've bought books on fear of flying, I've watched countless videos, but I just can't help it. I don't even know why my fear has gotten so much worse but it's really stressful to be so incredibly on edge for the entire duration of the flights.
Me too :(
@@humaa101 I'm so sorry to hear that, it's not a great fear to have haha
I actually had to take another flight shortly after I wrote the comment, and it went pretty well. It was 2,5 hours and the take off was super scary, but during the rest of the flight, I just did not look out the window once. I focused on my book, listened to loud music on noise cancelling headphones, and I pretended to be absolutely fine. The pretending really helped because it calmed me down. I just pretended to be on a train. Also, remember that a plane cannot crash from turbulence. When there was turbulence, I just sang along to the songs I was listening to in my head, and pretended to be in the car with bumps in the road. All of that actually really helped and I was a lot calmer than usual during those 2,5 hours. So maybe some of that will help you too :)
voldemort what actually was worse for me was the anticipation. For some stupid reason I never factored in the plane backing out of the gate (I know, stupid lol) or the fact that we were just cruising along at like 30 kms an hour just to get positioned for take off. And of course the whole take off process of going from nothing to take off kinda freaked me out. But I was actually fine once we were in the air.
I think you should get professional help. Many times it's related to a different trumatic event you have experienced in life. If anything it's more rationale to be scared of riding or driving on a public roadway in a vehicle.
I wish you the best wishes it's not your fault. Live your best life.
@@wkdravenna I actually have been to therapy haha
but a fear is never rational. I know that cars are a lot less safe than planes, but if you're in a car, it happens quicker and you have the option to "get out". in a plane, you really don't and you have zero control whatsoever.
I know that I am terrified and that it's maybe a problem, but it doesn't stop me from flying or anything. I still fly - I am absolutely terrified, but I still fly.
so as long as it doesn't hinder me from doing anything, I'm fine with it the way it is. especially because the therapy didn't really help at all, and everyone has fears.
My dad told me that flying is just like riding a bus. Turbulance is just like a bus going over potholes.
I saw the title and already like it! I’m going to listen now. THANK YOU! ❤️
Even before this video, your videos helped me get over my fear of flying. Thanks again!
YES! We live in anchorage and in the dark cold months, it gets to you SO MUCH!
I am in Destin, Florida. Very hot and humid. Sounds I would hear the plane make always made me nervous. Silly, I know. My engineer husband talked me thru all of them like the sounds of landing gear up and down, flap changes when departing and arriving, speed changes (or what felt like speed changes), turbulence, what felt like sudden turns or dips during turns. Yes, I was a scaredy cat. After knowing the mechanics and a few lessons on aerodynamics, I am relieved of that mechanical anxiety. Took my longest flight yet last year from SFO to Singapore. 17.5 hours over. Not to be scary, but I have a friend who was on the United Flight 232 that crashed in Sioux City cornfields. She had some significant injuries, but recovered fully and still works for the airline today.
Thank you so much I usually have massive anxiety right before my flight and your video is soothing me im still scared but its alot less thanks you
Thank you for this video ! I need to hear this before I fly.
HILARIOUS that there is an app for that! I love knowing the fact that turbulence soothes you. Don't know if I'll ever get to that point!
I feel 1000% better about flying now! THANK YOU 🙏
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This actually makes me feel a lot better :)
Thank you so much! I have a terrible fear of flying but your video helped put it on prospective. I really appreciate it. I'm going to see my granddaughter that moved out of state and thanks to you I'm going to focus on what you said. Stay blessed and safe
It’s not the plane going down that worries me it’s the boarding processes. As well as other people. I’m normally calm but when other people get nervous that gets me nervous.
My bff’s dad is a retired AA pilot - while I haven’t ever been *scared*, per se, of flying/turbulence, there have definitely been some bumpy flights that had me gripping my armrest lol. He told me to think of turbulence as bumps in the road. Most of the time you can see them in advance and plan for them; sometimes they may be shallow, sometimes they may be pretty deep. However, the car is built to to withstand the bumps, and however loud the thud may be, we still make it across just fine! Ever since hearing it in that context, I’ve had zero worry when my flight hits rough air. Thanks for your videos, Kat! Good vibes from Austin, TX!
I took a fear of flying course 15 yrs. ago and this has helped me. During turbulence, pay attention to the beverage on your tray. It feels like the whole plane is rocking but your drink isn't spilling, it is just like the water puddles on Jurassic Park from a vibration. It gives you a visual reference and it is calming. I don't think you can be in a car with an open cup and hit a bump and not have it spill all over the place.
Sooooo helpful, thank you!
Thank you. So HELPFUL. Fear and anxiety have kept me on the ground. Since I can’t drive to Spain I feel 100% better after watching your video. The best!!! Carol❤
This is a great video! You do a great job explaining this about a boat and water. I started to think like when driving over bumps or holes in the road.
OMG, you're so cute and full of energy❤️ I know this video is about fear of flying but I just adore you. You're so kind and positive, you're always smiling and it's so nice to see such a friendly face (I hope it didn't sound weird😂)❤️
I'm 38 and have never flown and I'm absolutely terrified. I just booked my first flight from Columbus OH to Orlando in February and came across your channel while watching videos about overcoming a fear of flying.
When I was in college, I thought it would be cool to be a flight attendant when I graduated, but after I had kids I developed a fear of dying and leaving them without a mom or worse, having them go down on a flight with me and knowing the whole way down that my decision led to my kids death. Just watching videos of planes taking off and landing makes my heart race and I find myself gripping the arms of my chair. Logically I know that flights are safe, emotionally I just can't accept it.
I've been planning hypothetical vacations to far away destinations (Hawaii, Italy, UK) for almost two years now and telling myself that I can't go on them unless I get on a plane. A friend and I are planning to do the Disney Princess Half Marathon (also a first for me) in February and we've already booked the entire vacation, so if I can't get over this fear then I've wasted a whole lot of money.
I'm sure you'll do great!
I went on my first plane ride a few weeks ago and really didn't like it. I made myself get onto the plane and sit down and eventually there wasn't any way for me to get off except for completing the flight. I recommend sitting in the middle seat if you can, the flight where I did that was much better than the one where I sat next to the window ;P
@Shlby n I just prefer not being next to the window ;)
how did it go? I booked a trip and began to have major incontrolable anxiety since. If i cant go, i wasted a shit load of money.
Tank you .. I flew twice today 6hours with one layover it was so easy after watching your video.❤️
not only do you enjoy your job, you are passionate for people feeling comfortable in the air. i have THREE flights tomorrow to get home to my sick dog and family. i was so scared, but i feel really prepared now. i love you 😭
Thank you so much for this!! 💕💕
I love turbulence too! I used to do frequent long haul flights from UK to South Africa. I always loved it when turbulence started, I found it relaxing!
Very reassuring thanks. I’m a terrible flyer!
Thank you. That makes me feel better. I’ve flown before but I booked a flight recently and was very freaked out about it even though my flight is not till the summer. I’ll download that app
Thank you for this video. I'm terrified of flying and I take medication to do so but thank you for this video. I love your content❤
does the medication work for you while in flight? which medication is it exactly?
Alamance County North Carolina!!! In the application process for AA and Delta. Love your videos. Keep it up!
Thanks Kat! Very helpful video, and I will be downloading that app!
You are very welcome! I hope it helps calm some of your nerves!
Loved this and so reassuring
_PHX: where the weather is usually always sunny. Loved this vlog Kat! Playing catch up on your decent _*_CZcams_*_ channel._
This was helpful. I’m a wimp when it comes to flying. Next time I’m gonna fly I’ll watch this. I’m a new sub and I enjoy your channel, you’re entertaining, thanks!
Thank you Debbie! Glad to have you here!
Great video, Kat. I'm a newbie subscriber and loving the content. I was terrified to fly for years then I got into a long-distance relationship and my first ever flight was to the US from London! I was nervous right up until we took off, and... I LOVED IT! I was actually smiling, and I grew to really love all aspects of flying (which is the main reason I watch FA vlogs) And honestly, turbulence doesn't worry me in the least either, haha.
Thank you Simon! I think it's always that fear of the unknown or lack of control. I appreciate you watching my channel!!
Thank you sooo much for this video!! I fly but I do get anxiety. I’m working on it.
This was a really informative video. Even though I love to travel, I still get a little nervous when flying, but I'll refer back to the things you talked about in this video on my next flight! 😊
Glad I can help! I think our lack of control when flying can really bother people as well
This actually really helped thank you!
I'm not AFRAID to fly I'm just nervous about it. Every time there is a little bit of turbulence I get nervous - BUT, one way I've learned to really calm myself down is to look at the flight attendants! I figure if they are calm, everything is fine because they do this every single day, and they ALWAYS are super calm. Even if I feel like the turbulence is super bad, usually I look and the flight attendants are just getting drinks and smiling/laughing and it makes me feel better. SO, thanks for what you do!
oh come on, we all know fligh attendants disapear quickly....they cant move, so they sit in the back, thats not helping at all
I have absolutely NO fear of flying, maybe because I grew up in a family of pilots and flight attendants. In fact, I watch documentaries about plane crashes, sometimes right before I fly, and it never scares me. That said, this is a great app for folks that are afraid to feel reassured. Thanks for sharing it!
Omg thank you. And when I land at LAX from Australia I’m flying AA to Charlotte! I’m taking this as a sign. Flying really does terrify me but will be rewatching this often xxx
Thanks I’m going on holiday today and this will help
Great info! I do not love flying but I do it to get to go somewhere quick, I do take something to calm my nerves so I can enjoy it. I feel a little better after you vlog. Thanks!
Thank you so much Wendie!
Oh, wow an app hilarious 😂 thank you for the info. As always another great video!
There you go! Now I want merch that says "I love turbulence." 😂
And you look great, Kat. No worries. Santiago has been very hot lately.
Thank you for mentioning us dispatchers!
I tried that app and entered a 737 Max for a cross country trip. It said, "We strongly suggest taking a train".
bugatti314159 hahahahah too soon
There were a few years of safe flights performed on the 737 max just by the way. It's pretty awful the way they did the program.
So you're another simpleton who picks up on what the media floats at you and burn that opinion in your brain as the new life axiom even though you probably couldnt tell the difference between a Boeing or an Airbus if you were sitting in one.
Because of all the scrutiny the jet is being put under with many aviation regulators around the world making their own I depend and investigations to re certify it, the 737 MAX is going to prove itself to be the safest aircraft in the skies today.
As someone who was injured due to turbulance, I was terrified of flying for many years. I still try to avoid flying sometimes. It took me 8 years to get back on a plane after my injury but with that being said I have flown 6 times in the last year.
Amazing video thanks 🙏
I fly a lot, ever since I was 6 months old. Never have I had a horrible turbulence like I did this year coming from Miami going to Houston. I usually don’t freak out but this time I was praying! Hard!!! It definitely was the most scariest plane ride over ever experience.
Thanks for your help I really appreciate it
Excellent 👍🏻🙌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great explanation!
The last (emphasis on last here) flight I took was 14 years ago. It was from Reagan international to Denver. On the way back to Reagan after visiting Denver for a week, the plane had to make an emergency landing in CLT because someone had a major panic attack but looked as though they were having a heart attack. That’s my biggest fear of flying. The fact that you’re up in the air and there’s nobody qualified to help/assist in a medical emergency. I live a mile down the road from Norfolk airport now and even just seeing the planes take off (it’s kinda cool) scares me and takes me back to that day. 😖
Omg this video has helped me. Cause i recently cancelled my trip, my very first flight let me add. This makes since. And I love that you are not scares to fly whatsoever.
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I'm so with you! I actually love turbulence haha. And yes, the media does cover that stuff because like you said, its rare, but if they were showing the amount of car crashes, it would be 24/7
I’m so afraid of taking off but everything else doesn’t bother me like I LOVE turbulence like you. Helps me sleep 😂
The app you introducing is really soothing me
Phew
I’m going to south korea soon
I used to be easily scared by turbulance but your video makes me much relieved.
Thanks Kat!!
Random, but your eyebrows are always so perfect. Love you girl!
Thank you! I got really lucky in the eyebrow department lol.
Thanks. You are correct. I miss about a lot. I love culture and travel but I get so nervous when I fly and avoid it
This video really helped me out. You said turbulence is like a rollercoaster and my nerves went away. Tysm!! Also you're super cute!! ^^;
You’re awesome thank you
I have been on my first flight when I was one month old. Have always traveled by plane with my family or alone and I have NEVER been scared of flying. However, last year I got an unpleasant experience on my Los Angeles-Las Vegas flight: it was extremely windy in LV and when the pilot attempted to land the plane was so unstable that he got real close to the track and then pulled up again to try from another angle. I was in SHOCK! Now I am obviously scared of flying even though we made it safe.
This helps soo much!! It’s actually so funny because in about two weeks my sister and I are taking LAX to CLT on American Airlines in an Airbus 321, and I’m a bit nervous. We fly frequently, but this will be our first time flying alone. I always thought it would be cool if you were our flight attendant on that flight 😂, but this helps a lot!! Love your channel!!
Fayetteville, AR and yep - rainy here but it’s been a hot summer so I’m loving the rainy weather. Bring on fall!
Regarding the fear of flying - I travel a lot for work so fly either private or commercial a few times a month. Rarely am I freaked out but good to have this information to fall back on when those times happen.
BTW - visiting Charlotte is on my bucket list! It looks beautiful...
this helped alot thank you bc im goign on my first airplane n 2 weeks and im a little nervous
Its crazy I wasn't scared in the beginning like I was so comfortable getting up looking out the window. But, it was this one flight, when we descended it litteraly felt like we just dropped. And the stomach feeling was insane. Lol so ever since I've been more terrified of the stomach feeling then anything else.
i’m flying in may for my aunts graduation and i needed this
I have been waiting for you to make a video on fear of flying. So weird, I know soooo much about aircrafts. I’m obsessed with learning about them but I am terrified of flying. I hate it! I have to be drunk & medicated to somewhat relax. I’ve flown to Hawaii, Boise & NYC. I passed on an international flight for my honeymoon because I was too scared of the 12+ hours. I am flying from LAX to Seattle in a couple weeks and I’m dreading it. I’ll download that app and watch this video before we board. Thank you so much!
My daughter agrees with you about turbulence. Just like you, it gives her a calming effect and puts her to sleep. We usually keep our seat belts fastened because it's just safer.😊
good video great info
I am SO like you 😂 I laugh when turbulence hits, all the time! I can sleep anywhere, anytime! Turbulence is like rocking in a chair for me! When my pax are scared I usually tell them, it's like the streets in Montreal, and Montreal is worse!! It really is bump on the street, but in the air!
I flew on the 737 Max 5 times last year. In retrospect of the problems that the 737 Max has had I guess that AA airlines pilots did a great job of getting me where I was going. You know we can never predict when our time is up. So if I’m in the air when it comes then I know that it’s my time. I love to traveling have done so many miles in the air that I don’t worry too much about what is going on. It’s called trust in your pilots and crew every time. I always tell them Thank You for another wonderful flight as always. They ( pilots and crew) get very little recognition for all that they do to get you where your going! Thank you again for a very enlightening and informative video.
That was entertaining. Subbed.
I love that you used so many hilarious SNL skits on this!
I am in rainy Washington. For winters, I use the daylight light that gives UV like sunlight. It helps
My anxiety around travelling by air is not actually about the flight itself, but the whole check-in and security process. My anxieties go through the roof! Once I have gone through all that, turbulence is my second nightmare!!
Minnesota has been beautiful for the past week. Truly, we get less than a handful of weeks a year when I can say that. And Kat, do you not own any furniture? LOL
LOL! We are already in the process of packing stuff for the move!
I've been to Minnesota in August. It can be a little humid, but the weather is gorgeous.
Thanks. This got me on my plane.
My favorite short distant flight I’ve done quite a lot is NYC-Boston. It helps me practice for longer flights. Although I do enjoy a lot about flights, I although do get anxiety thinking about it sometimes if flying to certain places at certain times of year.
FL! This summer has been hot AF more then norm. Lots of rain and humidity. Its been hard to plain boating days. So crazy this year.
Was scheduled to be AA287 but changed my flight 3 days before it crashed into Queens NY. Have been freaked out since but still fly. Totally get your weather issue. In Charlotte as well.
i'm late to the party, but i used to suffer from FoF. most airlines offer courses against it, and i took that course with swiss in'tl airlines - a 2-day theoretical course with pilots, ATC, stewards giving talks, visiting a plane on the ground (incl. sitting in the pilot's seat), lots of stress management tactics, etc. and finally a short domestic flight (GVA-ZRH-GVA) .. u learn a lot and in the end if the plane didn't move it would break .. now i love flying .. just back from athens where i broke my ankle ............ on the ground, not flying LOL ..
I have a flight in a day and I’m barely holding it together. Needless to say I will be drinking a tall can at 6am to take the edge of for my 2.50hr flight 😭😖
Does that work?
@@danielleh765 didn’t for me! I chugged a bottle of cognac on the way to airport for my last flight to Antigua. Needless to say I was trashed by the time I made it to gate and refused to let me on for two hours. So I drank a bunch of coffee, and ate 6 egg McMuffins and thankfully I sobered up enough to make the flight. Unfortunately, I was still terrified so I took 3 Valium 2 xanax and a Tylenol PM. The only reason I made it was that I passed out on the runway before take off... this was 6 years ago and I haven’t flown since 🤦🏽♀️
Is this how you open a door on aeroplane check that the cabin indicator is not flashing check that the arming lever is in the Disarm position hold your hand on the door a assist handle lift the protective cover off the lever raise the lever fully up push the door outwards the door lock when it is fully outside the aircraft. Is that are open the door on the aircraft?
Mount Pleasant MI and it has been like fall the last couple days and it is beautiful outside. Makes me want to by pumpkin spice!
Today Charlotte started to get to fall temperatures too which was weird. I'm such a sucker for pumpkin spice stuff too!
I live in California on the coast it’s been about 75 degrees very beautiful weather!!
I need to get a layover there soon. I can't take much more of this rain lol
Flying makes me nervous. Capt Tom Bunn has a good book and program. Thank You for the video. I miss out not flying enough. I just took the train. Amtrak from NYC to Raleigh. Too Too long and after an ice storm 8 hours added to trip. Then Amtrak wants to give a voucher. I need to fly
I’m so glad I flew despite my fear of flying. I know logically the odds of dying in a plane crash are slim. And of course my first flight was a few months after all that Boeing Max 8 stuff and it fueled my fear even more. But it was worth it for the experience!
Your channel is the best
This is the most calming video about getting over your fear of flying I have never flown and I'm getting on a plane very soon I'm scared to death of this kind of settled me down at least for the moment lol Great job great information
Thank you for posting this. I do have a fear of flying but I also would rather fly for a few hours to get across country than to drive for days! I’ll take a few hours of fear (and praying for a smooth flight!) than the torture of driving so far! ✈️🤣💜 ..... love your videos Kat, please keep ‘em comic’! 😊
Me too. Especially with kids.
Thank you for posting this. I will fly but I don’t like it. I am usually ok once in the air but i hate take off and landing. Have landed a couple of times in thunderstorms and it was no fun. People hanging on to the overhead because it was so rough. 😬 We are flying to the northeast is October 🤞🏻 and I may have to have this app.
Live in Central FL (we usually fly out of TIA) and we have had non stop rain for weeks. The last couple of days have been drier but there is a tropical storm headed this way ☔️