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Labaddy
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Me and My family are going on a long flight soon! Im kinda scared, but any prayers that can relieve my pre-flight stress?
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DeniseNY
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I used to be really afraid of flying, too. The more I’ve done it, the easier it’s become. I don’t know if there are particular prayers for overcoming fear of flying, but St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers.
One helpful hint: you’ll hear a lot of weird noises and feel turbulence in the air. It’s completely normal. If you’re not sure if something is just a usual part of the flight, look at the people around you and at the cabin crew. You’ll see that their reactions/expressions show that it’s nothing to worry about! That should help put you at ease.
One helpful hint: you’ll hear a lot of weird noises and feel turbulence in the air. It’s completely normal. If you’re not sure if something is just a usual part of the flight, look at the people around you and at the cabin crew. You’ll see that their reactions/expressions show that it’s nothing to worry about! That should help put you at ease.
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LateranBasilica
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I had a flying fear initially. On the way home from New Zealand the first trip, I sat next to a religious sister just beginning her life in Christ and moving to a foreign country. We talked all the way home. By the time we landed, flying was ok 
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ZMystiCat
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I’ve gotten over my fear of flying. Now it is just uncomfortable, especially for international flights.
My step mom, though, uses alcohol and sleeping pills to help calm her nerves. That did lead to a very embarrassing time one morning, though, when she chugged down a Bud Light at 8 A.M. to prepare for a flight.
A less drunk method is to do the Rosary. Reading a book and listening to music also helps and lasts longer.
My step mom, though, uses alcohol and sleeping pills to help calm her nerves. That did lead to a very embarrassing time one morning, though, when she chugged down a Bud Light at 8 A.M. to prepare for a flight.
A less drunk method is to do the Rosary. Reading a book and listening to music also helps and lasts longer.
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jvickers
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Anti-anxiety medicine helps me . The older I get, the less comfortable I get with leaving the ground… 
Note: This is not medical advice. It is a personal coping mechanism. Prayer is probably better. The serenity prayer might work.
. The older I get, the less comfortable I get with leaving the ground… Note: This is not medical advice. It is a personal coping mechanism. Prayer is probably better. The serenity prayer might work.
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UpUpAndAway
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How long is the flight? Just curious 
You could pray to St. Joseph of Cupertino, patron of aviation (air travelers, pilots, astronauts…) Here are a couple of suggestions.
It’s a good idea to pray for the flight crew as well
You could pray to St. Joseph of Cupertino, patron of aviation (air travelers, pilots, astronauts…) Here are a couple of suggestions.
It’s a good idea to pray for the flight crew as well
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Dhc8_Type
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Go take an introductory flight lesson. Or ask a flight instructor at your local airport for a ride. Have him explain in general detail what is going on at each step of the way. Cessna 172 DHC8 Boeing 757 the basics are all the same.
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Canvas
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The thing is, i am not terrified of flying (it can be a little uncomfortable, but you are more likely to be in a car wreck than a plane crash), I just simply hate the experience. The airports, the TSA, the waits, being packed in.
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midori
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I hate flying, too. An airplane is mass transit, and the flying experience is pretty much a Greyhound bus that flies, except with extra security.
I’ve discovered that flying over the Appalachians has been relatively gentle. Flying over the Rockies has been more turbulence-prone.
Takeoff and landing are the two most stressful parts of actually flying. A little prayer there helps make you feel better. The in-the-air part isn’t so bad, generally; having a good book or music helps pass the time. Bringing a thing of trail mix or snacks in your carryon also helps pass the time.
Give yourself extra time to get through security. The last time we flew, I was standing in line for check-in two hours before our flight was scheduled to take off. We spent an hour and a half waiting to check in with our airline. We managed to get through airline security and walk to our terminal in pretty quickly, and they began boarding the plane about five minutes after we showed up. So even though they say, “Give yourself two hours’ buffer time”, giving yourself more time than that will help some of the stress on the ground.
So-- there’s lots of places to get stressed. Figure out which part of it is most stressful for you, and identify ways to make it easier. The check-in wait? Going through screening? Boarding and stowing your carryon luggage? Takeoff? Flying? The wait? Turbulence? Landing? Baggage claim? etc. Finding something to do with your mind during that stressful time— like prayer— is a good thing, where you’re able to give God your fear/discomfort/stress.
I’ve discovered that flying over the Appalachians has been relatively gentle. Flying over the Rockies has been more turbulence-prone.
Takeoff and landing are the two most stressful parts of actually flying. A little prayer there helps make you feel better. The in-the-air part isn’t so bad, generally; having a good book or music helps pass the time. Bringing a thing of trail mix or snacks in your carryon also helps pass the time.
Give yourself extra time to get through security. The last time we flew, I was standing in line for check-in two hours before our flight was scheduled to take off. We spent an hour and a half waiting to check in with our airline. We managed to get through airline security and walk to our terminal in pretty quickly, and they began boarding the plane about five minutes after we showed up. So even though they say, “Give yourself two hours’ buffer time”, giving yourself more time than that will help some of the stress on the ground.
So-- there’s lots of places to get stressed. Figure out which part of it is most stressful for you, and identify ways to make it easier. The check-in wait? Going through screening? Boarding and stowing your carryon luggage? Takeoff? Flying? The wait? Turbulence? Landing? Baggage claim? etc. Finding something to do with your mind during that stressful time— like prayer— is a good thing, where you’re able to give God your fear/discomfort/stress.
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HeDa
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Airports are booooooooooooooring! Do a bit of walking before you board the plane as you will be sitting a lot on a long flight. Go to the toilet before as those are tiny spaces on the planes.
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phil19034
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Honestly - I find praying the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glorry Be, and asking God to keep our flight safe (and asking him to take care of all my family if the flight crashes) to be very helpful for me.
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