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[quote=Anonymous]I am visiting my boyfriend's hometown next month. We are driving there together and I am going to have to fly back alone that Monday, unfortunately, because he is staying behind for a week to look after his father while his mother travels. (He made it clear I was welcome to stay but seeing as this will only be the first time I've met his parents I think it could be awkward to stay with just the two of them for a week.)

To say I am not thrilled is an understatement. I barely tolerate flying when I have a flight "buddy," like a boyfriend or friend, but at least that is kind of like a security blanket. The last time I attempted to fly alone I chickened out 12 hours before and took a NINE HOUR TRAIN RIDE to avoid it. I literally quit a job to avoid flying alone. (I was going to quit anyway but I quit sooner so they wouldn't make me go on a work trip alone.) Most times when I fly I take a klonopin or Xanax (whatever I have on hand - worth noting I do not need panic drugs when I am on land) and chug two glasses of wine as soon as drink service starts. You would think this would cause me to black out but I am literally so terrified of flying that my nervous system is haywire and klonopin + wine just makes me only mildly anxious as opposed to terrified.

I know I need to beat this fear but it's legit the most terrifying thing to me. Even typing this, my stomach is in knots and feels like I need a drink. Any advice? And don't say therapy, because I do go to therapy and have brought this up and my therapist just says "Hmm, do you think this relates to XYZ feelings from your childhood?" Maybe so, but I want to get over it! [/quote]

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