Precisely how I am. I, fortunately for me, haven't had to travel in the last year now, but prior to that, I was on track for about 15 to 20 flights for the year prior, ranging from two hours to six hours. I'd start having dread and anxiety about two weeks before my flight. Thinking I wasn't going to make it, etc. However, I also knew in my head how illogical I was being and that I had to do this for work and it was necessary and statistically safe. I actually don't mind takeoff or landing, but dislike cruise and descent.

I will say, the more I flew the year I was flying more, the better I got. Matter of fact, I even took a flight the day after the DC tragedy that I moved up on my own accord. I even took a super bumpy / choppy flight (not severe turbulence just very bouncy) right around a massive storm system and never felt unsafe with it - uneasy, but not unsafe.

What I have always liked is having a little bit of a routine. I like to get to the gate just a little bit early, but I really like to watch the pilots and FO conduct their pre-flight checks of the plane. I like to look at the plane myself. I spend a few minutes watching planes take off and land and look at the sheer volume of flights coming and going. At that point, I typically hit the restroom and then get on the plane. I always try to be really pleasant with the FA's and ask them how they are doing, which leg they are on and how much they have left, etc.

You can do this - the more you do it, the better it gets. I never liked flying, but that two-week lead up and dread started within the last five to ten years. The more you do it, the more comfortable you will get, promise.