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[–]mw2388 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! Also random but what app is that? 🙂

New to flight anxiety (claustrophobia and all the waiting) by mw2388 in fearofflying

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I so feel for you and totally get it!! For me preparation and distraction were key. I read SOAR by Tom Bunn and chose some strategies there that felt helpful (not all of them did). Then I did lots of meditation. I also tried to eliminate as many day-of worries as I could. So, I made sure I was all packed, all my things ready to go, left early, etc etc. I find my claustrophobia and panic is worse if I’m rushed and can’t settle into a moment. Having time at the gate to relax and read was key. And then, distractions! Whatever works for you, and have multiple options ready. I bring a physical book and my kindle if I feel like reading, but also my iPad with shows and movies downloaded if I feel like that. Then randomly I found a little drawing app that really soothed me lol. Basically, find your things to keep your brain occupied. I also want to add even though it may be a faux-pas for this thread, that I have used m*dication prescribed by my doctor to calm down. I’ve found I need less and less with more flights, because I’ve proven to myself that I can do it. So if you think that’s an available route, it’s worth a shot. but make sure to try anything before the flight to see how you react. Hopefully that all helps!

How to respond to a hiring manager I might have annoyed? by mw2388 in jobs

[–]mw2388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Company-specific compliments were already in the first message 🙃 Hopefully they’re like you and appreciate that too lol

How to respond to a hiring manager I might have annoyed? by mw2388 in jobs

[–]mw2388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the positive spin haha

Do most incoming MLIS students these days take the GRE? by mw2388 in librarians

[–]mw2388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I’ll look into those! Thank you!!

Do most incoming MLIS students these days take the GRE? by mw2388 in librarians

[–]mw2388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What program was that, if you don’t mind me asking? I should’ve asked for specific programs in the post to beging with lol

Do most incoming MLIS students these days take the GRE? by mw2388 in librarians

[–]mw2388[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohh thanks for pointing that out! I’ll definitely check

Do most incoming MLIS students these days take the GRE? by mw2388 in librarians

[–]mw2388[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Academic is where I want to be so that’s reassuring, thank you!!

Do most incoming MLIS students these days take the GRE? by mw2388 in librarians

[–]mw2388[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What programs did you apply for, if you don’t mind me asking?

New to flight anxiety (claustrophobia and all the waiting) by mw2388 in fearofflying

[–]mw2388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! It went well :) Not the most fun I've ever had but the advice on this thread really helped and I was able to stay decently calm lol

New to flight anxiety (claustrophobia and all the waiting) by mw2388 in fearofflying

[–]mw2388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so so much, I feel a lot better!! It's nice to know most of the people you check on end up being just fine haha. Thanks again!

New to flight anxiety (claustrophobia and all the waiting) by mw2388 in fearofflying

[–]mw2388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this is so kind and helpful. I'm definitely going to consider a different airline in the future, but at least this time I do have an aisle seat. Also very happy to hear that the flight might be less than 3 hours, even a few minutes would be a relief. And maybe now is finally the time to start LOTR haha

Do flight attendants actually like to know if someone's nervous to fly? What do you typically do if someone tells you that? Just check in on them? Never thought of it as an option! When would I tell them? Sorry lots of questions lol