What do you say to a nervous flyer?

However, sometimes, one of the best things to say to an anxious flyer is actually to change the topic from the flight. Get their mind on something else and you might find that they are able to forget about their flight worries for a few minutes.



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During the flight, distract yourself When we're really, really anxious, we can't think straight, says Marques. The key is to try to connect to your rational, thinking brain. When we really focus on thinking, like doing a math problem, our emotional brain calms down.

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Try sitting in an aisle seat in an exit row towards the front of the plane. These seats typically have more legroom, are easier to get out of, and also reduce the number of other passengers in your view, making the space feel less crowded.

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People often come to us requesting the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam for fear of flying or assist with sleep during flights. Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed.

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People often come to us requesting the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam for fear of flying or assist with sleep during flights. Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed. There are a number of very good reasons why prescribing this drug is not recommended.

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1) Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed.

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Flying phobia is a highly prevalent anxiety disorder, which causes sufferers significant distress and life interference.

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One in three people said that the most stressful part of travelling was during the flight, with a further 35% saying they found landing the most stressful. Boarding, finding your seat on the plane and the flight itself all came at the bottom of the list, making them the least stressful moments whilst travelling.

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Initial use of benzodiazepines, including the well-known Diazepam also known as 'Valium', was enthusiastic and they were hailed as a wonder drug.

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How To Deal With Turbulence
  1. 1) Understand why turbulence occurs. ...
  2. 2) Know the facts and stats. ...
  3. 3) Buckle up. ...
  4. 4) Have faith in your pilot. ...
  5. 5) Breathing exercises. ...
  6. 6) Do an activity to put your mind elsewhere. ...
  7. 7) Sit in a seat that is good for avoiding turbulence. ...
  8. 8) Fly at times when turbulence is less severe.


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“It can be helpful in relaxing you or easing anxiety in the beginning, and since many people are anxious flyers, this can help,” Shapiro said, while also pointing out that drinking too much can lead to increased anxiety and have a boomerang effect, so it is important to know your limit.

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“Some of the primary reasons some people are afraid to fly are a fear of crashing, a fear of being out of control, a fear of the unknown, a fear of heights, having lost a loved one in a plane crash and feeling claustrophobic,” says Ora Nadrich, a certified mindfulness meditation instructor and life coach.

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Fear of flying afflicts as much as 40 percent of the U.S. population.

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