Anonymous
04/27/2016 22:36
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
+1 for the Xanax prescription. I have tremendous anxiety about flying, but I take some Xanax and conk out for hours. Do NOT drink alcohol if you are anxious. Alcohol's affect on the body can be similar to the symptoms of an anxiety attack. I find that movies can be a helpful distraction as well as light reading like magazine articles about fashion, travel or whatever interests you. It's difficult but try to move your body around in the seat -- raise each knee to your chest, twist your trunk as if you are doing a yoga pose, raise and lower your shoulders. When we are tense, we hold our muscles tightly. Movement releases tension.
Enjoy your next trip!
Enjoy your next trip!
Anonymous
04/27/2016 22:14
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
I'm another who takes multiple 14+ hour flights a year. iPad is huge. In flight movies just for a change of pace every now and then. Getting up and walking around several times good as well (go for an aisle seat).
Anonymous
04/27/2016 21:01
Subject: Re:Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
I change into comfy clothes after take off, take my contacts out, out on some heavy moisturizer, take a Xanax and have a few glasses Of wine. The i will either sleep or watch movies but either way the Xanax Makes me forget I'm even on a plane so it works out. I fly several hundred thousand miles a year and have maj flight anxiety. Get a Xanax script ASAP.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 20:53
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
Anonymous wrote:I have several fantasy lives and I go into those.
Me too, I can daydream and I love it.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 20:42
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
Mile high club.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 20:39
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Beyond sleep?
Yes. I can't sleep on flights unfortunately.
Can you sleep on a red eye?
No. I have terrible flying anxiety.
Take a Xanax.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 20:22
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
I also do multiple 14+ hour flights a year (I suspect PP and I are going to the same place). I load my iPad up with books, play Candy Crush, and catch up on movies shown on the IFE system. I fly business or first class, so the first meal always takes a few hours, and I never rush through it. Lie down and daydream lots.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 18:40
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Beyond sleep?
Yes. I can't sleep on flights unfortunately.
Can you sleep on a red eye?
No. I have terrible flying anxiety.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 17:52
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
I know I'm late to the party on this, but I recently bought a new iPod and have been enjoying podcasts when I have a chunk of time to fill. I flew to Vegas a couple months ago and the time flew by listening to various podcasts. I particularly enjoy stuff you should know, stuff you missed in history class, and zero to travel. Also, audible is another good time filler.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 17:43
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Beyond sleep?
Yes. I can't sleep on flights unfortunately.
Can you sleep on a red eye?
Anonymous
04/27/2016 17:03
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
Podcasts, tv shows, relaxing adult coloring books , making lists / journaling
Anonymous
04/27/2016 15:33
Subject: Re:Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
I usually work for a couple of hours, read for a couple of hours, watch 1-2 movies and that covers it. On overnight flights to Europe I've learned to get the express meal option (or eat before the flight) and go to sleep right away.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 15:13
Subject: Re:Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
Listening to music
Anonymous
04/27/2016 14:47
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
Movies and magazines.
Anonymous
04/27/2016 14:40
Subject: Favorite ways to pass time on a long flight
I drink and listen to audiobooks.