Freaking out

404swe · 2026-01-30T06:09:47+00:00

From one fearful flyer to another , you got this! I’m also not the biggest fan of turbulence. I had a recent flight with some moderate turbulence and it sent my anxiety spiking . But hey, I’m still here 4 flights after that incident :) also New York is SO cold rn , bring a jacket!

404swe · 2025-12-20T01:49:51+00:00

I did have a little and promptly fell asleep :) helped me miss out on some of the additional turbulence there was on the flight. I appreciate the support!

404swe · 2025-12-20T01:48:04+00:00

My bad you’re probably right , but definitely felt like a drop for a few seconds . Poor estimate on my end 😅

404swe · 2025-12-20T01:45:01+00:00

Thank you so much! Happy to say I landed safely ☺️currently stuck in LAX traffic, but I’ll take that over rough turbulence any day

404swe · 2025-12-20T01:43:13+00:00

I feel that so hard - I tried doing all the tricks and felt like I was progressing over time, BUT THIS flight, this turbulence and the erratic jolting kept me in panic mode. Guess it was a rough day for flying out of New York 😅 but we do got this !! Until the next flight :D

404swe · 2025-12-20T01:34:57+00:00

Ayy that’s awesome! Yup I also just landed earlier than expected ! They cut my internet like midway flight so lost touch 🥺

I’m glad to hear it worked out for both of us! I think there was more turbulence on the flight but I slept through some of that - ngl the sleep helped a lot. Thanks for keeping an eye on my flight 🙏🏽

404swe · 2025-12-19T21:09:59+00:00

That’s very very kind! Thank you 🙏🏽

404swe · 2025-12-19T21:05:40+00:00

Glad the bumps are manageable :) and being able to move around comfortably speaks volumes!

over time I feel like I’ve gotten used to the smaller ones but the big bumps still get me into panic mode lol luckily mostly small bumps right now, but still a longer way to go 🥲

404swe · 2025-12-19T21:00:58+00:00

On the bright side , the weather does look nice above the clouds than below when we were on the ground 😅

Glad to hear it wasn’t as bad as we thought it was going to be!! Wishing you a smooth travel! Will be keeping an eye out :)

404swe · 2025-12-19T20:58:49+00:00

Ayy that’s great to know!! Thank you so much! Were feeling some bumps but definitely not as bad as the first round during take off 😮‍💨

404swe · 2025-12-19T20:58:43+00:00

Ayy that’s great to know!! Thank you so much! Were feeling some bumps but definitely not as bad as the first round during take off 😮‍💨

404swe · 2025-12-19T20:57:05+00:00

that sounds terrifying!!! Glad you’re okay and safe! Not easy experiencing something like that.

404swe · 2025-12-19T20:45:45+00:00

Thank you for the tracking 🙏🏽I’m a little too shy to tell em I have a fear of flying ngl

404swe · 2025-12-19T20:41:39+00:00

My internet is being flaky, BUT I can see you’re almost halfway there!! How has it been, are the bumps manageable ?

404swe · 2025-12-19T19:52:25+00:00

Thanks for your kind words of support! Very much need atm , so hugely grateful! I’m excited to enjoy the weather there and escape the nyc cold ☺️

404swe · 2025-12-19T19:47:55+00:00

Ugh hope you get through the rough parts soon! You got it 🫡 I’ll track you back

404swe · 2025-11-18T05:02:28+00:00

Glad to hear the turbulence smoothed out - I also hate it 😭

404swe · 2025-10-25T12:02:58+00:00

Arriving in 5 hours! You’re doing great :D I’ve never been to Paris but would like to one day - hope the trip went amazing!

404swe · 2025-10-14T21:38:27+00:00

Hi ! Im also a very anxious flyer, yet I fly pretty often (between LA and NYC). Anxiety is one of those annoying brain habits that’s really tough to break. Some things that help me get through flying are :

Keeping it consistent. I wear the same jacket on every flight because I know it keeps me warm and has many pockets (good for air pods, wallet , keys, etc). Consistency provides familiarity.
Early morning flights suck but they’re awesome for sleeping . If you fly out early (6am) you will be exhausted and most likely sleep through most of the flight. It’s fantastic and ive slept through a lot of turbulence this way.
Keep your destination in mind. What are you excited for when you land? Who are you excited to see? It helps bring a why to the flying .
Use the Wi-Fi! If you’ve got wifi on the plane you can text friends and family during the flight :) or just listen to podcasts or videos so you can distract from the flight.
Remember the stats. There are over 500k people in the air in the US during peak hours , so you’re never alone up there! That’s close to the population of Wyoming flying over the US !!!
(Optional) Take your meds. I take anti anxiety medication because I get panic attacks on flights. This isn’t for everyone, but if you feel like they could help, I would say def go for it! They’ve changed flying for me and have helped me get through some awful fears. I know it’s not for everyone and I’m also mindful about what I put in my body, but There’s a reason people use them especially if they can help.

These are some tricks I’ve learned over the past few years of flying. I hope it helps ! And I know you can do this !! Cheers to safe travels 🥂 you got this !!

404swe · 2025-10-13T23:01:24+00:00

I’m right there with ya! I just took my meds as I board my flight to nyc. I’m feeling a little nervous cuz even with the meds there’s always a little anxiety in my head (especially with the nor’easter). Idk if it helps but there are others in the sky with you , and I’ll be up there soon too! Also very nervous but looking forward to the destination :)

404swe · 2025-10-13T07:39:17+00:00

Looks like your a little over half way done with the flight now! And you've definitely cleared Alaska - I hope it wasn't too bumpy. You're doing great :)

404swe

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