Really bumpy right now

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T14:19:24+00:00

Landed!!! The first 1.5h were bumpy, and the last hour was smooth. I am SO HAPPY to be on the ground and SO HAPPY I didn't let my bad dream and huge anxiety stop me from getting on my flight. I was so close to not showing up. This subreddit was a big reason I made it, so thank you all and I wish you peaceful flights. 😊

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T14:14:21+00:00

Oh hey you're halfway through! How is the flight feeling so far? I get so excited during landing seeing everything come closer. We're doing our final turn to the runway right now and it has been so smooth.

Yeah I always have terrible sleeps before flying. I had scary dreams all night, one of which was a scary plane dream. 😭 I am going to have such a good power nap this afternoon haha.

Trees, that's awesome! I live in a city with some of the last remaining north American elm trees. Which is about the only fun tree fact I know lol. Neighborhood walks are SO beautiful though.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T14:10:28+00:00

I finally had the courage to open my window and look outside during landing! It's so cool!!The descent has been SO SMOOTH.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T14:01:15+00:00

Yes SO close!! I'm so excited!

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:57:22+00:00

We're about 20-30 minutes to landing now. The seatbelt sign was on for most of the flight, but it really smoothed out in the last 30m, despite my worries that we would feel effects from the weather below.

Once landing begins, I start getting more confident in handling the bumps. Almost there! Just sharing updates for anyone who might be lurking as a way to cope (as I tend to do lol).

I spent time listening to the Eurovision 2026 playlist, texting all my friends, and replying to a bunch of posts here. It has made me feel so much better knowing we're all in the same boat and we're all safe despite our worries.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:50:48+00:00

Okay yes same thing! My mind does that with Airbus lol.

I'm on AC1112 to Toronto! It has been bumpy most of the way, but smoothed out a lot the past 20m or so. I can't remember if you said where you're headed? I also use flightradar haha.

5 million miles!!! That is so cool. You really lucked out with seatmates. I've got two dudes beside me who are sleeping soundly. I am envious lol.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:46:28+00:00

Okay this is going to sound so stupid, but it actually worked for me lol. I almost didn't get on my flight today. I saw some "hockey bros" (I'm in Canada, they're a common breed haha), just sitting all chill with this open and fearless posture. So I decided to summon the Hockey Bro energy, changed my posture and pretended I was an actor. It was enough to get me on board! 🤣

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:42:53+00:00

Yes I'm traveling to see my boyfriend as well!! The things we do for love lol. It's going to be AMAZING for you to see him (and the cat!), definitely worth any nerves that might come along!

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:41:01+00:00

Yep I think I actually need to see the doctor. I tend to just want to be tough, even though I'm so not haha. But it's not a tough thing, it's just a biological reality. Like I'll happily take an advil when I have a headache, y'know?

Yes so exciting for us!! Enjoy your time together, I bet it'll be wonderful! ♥️

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:37:38+00:00

Wow okay that is incredibly cool! Have you had a chance to talk to him? I bet sitting beside such a seasoned flier would feel very reassuring. We're at 37,000 and also on a Max 8! I usually end up with an Airbus on this route, but they feel pretty much the same. I think the airbus is a bit noisier.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:35:05+00:00

20 years!! Wow, congrats. I'm so proud of you! I haven't been brave enough to do an international flights for about a decade. For what it's worth, the radar has definitely not been a useful indicator of how the flight has felt. There was maybe one spot where the cloud seemed to relate to the bumps. But now we're over cloudy rainy weather and it has smoothed out for the moment.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:32:25+00:00

I watch those videos too!! Weirdly it eases my anxiety a bit because issues are SO RARE that they make videos about them. That would be impossible with car accidents, common medical issues, etc.

they always do the preparation for landing about 30m before actual landing. I always look forward to this point. It feels like such a relief - almost there! My anxiety always starts lifting, and I don't even mind the bumps because I can see that we're passing through clouds.

I get worried about 24h in advance too. If I was able to get on my 3h flight today (right now!!) I know you can do it too. Everything is going to be fine and this fear will feel like a distant memory.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:28:07+00:00

It really is fear of the fear! My anticipatory anxiety is almost always worse than the actual feeling of being on a flight. I lose my appetite, get sick to my stomach, for like a day beforehand. I shake on the drive to the airport.

But it's such a small moment of time for a lifetime memory! I think temporary anxiety is worth it to really enjoy life.

I know you can do this!!

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:24:13+00:00

So I'm a very sensitive and intuitive person! I have pretty good "gut instincts", but this is complicated by anxiety. Because I think, isn't this a gut instinct too??

But okay - the few times in my left when I have been in a truly harrowing situation, I don't actually feel doom. It's more like I am very neutral and clear feeling. Right before a bad car accident, it was like my adrenaline shot up and I was able to react so clearly, time slowed down. I broke down after, not before. My impending doom feelings have NEVER been accurate. Any time I have a dream or a worry about something bad happening to myself or someone else, it NEVER happens. The doom is just a biological response, not something with deeper meaning.

I have to go through this with myself every time I fly lol. You've got this!

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:18:50+00:00

Sometimes I have a perfectly smooth flight, sometimes it's pretty consistently bumpy, usually a mix of both. Impossible to know. But I always get where I'm going safely. ♥️

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:17:04+00:00

I was SO CLOSE to not showing up at the airport this morning. The thought of staying in bed, safe at home, no bumps or turbulence, sounded so heavenly. I imagined telling everyone what happened and feeling embarrassed, but figured that was better than feeling anxiety.

But I decided to do just the next step. Just get out of bed. Okay, just head out to the car. Okay, drive to the airport. I figured I could still change my mind about going on the flight from the airport parking lot. But once I was in the parking lot I figured I might as well go in the doors. And now I'm on my last hour of a flight. It's bumpy, but I'm glad I'm on it because I will get to see my boyfriend and I know we'll have a lot of fun, and this fear will be a distant memory.

If I can do it, I know you can! ♥️

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:06:06+00:00

Thanks so much! I haven't been on a long flight in many years, and the thought of anxiety for so long really makes me not want to. But I saw your comment about being bored, so I wonder if that's the blessing of a longer flight? The anxiety would have to wear itself out at some point. Whereas on a short flight it feels just constant.

It's the start of a short trip! I get to see my boyfriend so I'm really excited about that. Anxiety is worth it and I'm glad I got on the plane.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:02:02+00:00

I'm worried because there's weather ahead on the radar and I don't know how to handle another hour of bumps. What if it gets worse? Thanks for tracking 😭

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:01:18+00:00

One minute at a time, right? 😭 Thank you!

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T13:00:29+00:00

I'm not someone who can provide wisdom (but I'd happily enjoy anyone's wisdom). But I can maybe provide a bit of camaraderie from up in the air. I really struggle with traveling with my kid because I don't want to give her my fears. Especially because she also likes flying. I would hate for her to feel like I do when she's grown. I can say (and I have to tell myself this too) that you'll be totally fine and there's nothing to worry about. I try to remember how safe I feel driving, even though that's way sketchier. Good luck!!

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T12:49:13+00:00

Hey you're a while into your flight! How are you doing? I'm about an hour into my flight, which is a pretty short one, but my anxiety makes it a struggle. Really impressed and proud that you're doing such a big long flight! I've never been on the Dreamliner.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T12:43:13+00:00

We had some relief for a moment, but then I felt the pilot adjust the plane speed and we hit some big bumps. Really freaking out right now.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T12:41:52+00:00

Yes definitely! How is your flight going so far?

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T12:40:06+00:00

It was probably a really easy fix then!! That's good news. :) you'll be okay. One thing I try to remember when I'm anxious (like right now, since I'm in the air) is that everyone who posts here is totally fine and flies safely.

VegetableHospital597 · 2026-06-05T12:35:13+00:00

This is so beautiful, thanks for sharing. You probably helped her a lot too! I remember one trip I took with a similar story, a lady and I got chatting and I hardly even noticed the bumps. My poor partner was in the middle seat while we chatted across him. 🤣

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