{"id":2773,"date":"2020-10-12T22:38:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T03:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dontpanicdothis.com\/?p=2773"},"modified":"2023-02-18T01:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-18T06:09:21","slug":"stop-a-panic-attack-on-plane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dontpanicdothis.com\/stop-a-panic-attack-on-plane\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop a Panic Attack on a Plane (13 Tips from Flight Crew)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aviophobia, the fear of flying, can be a significant source of anxiety for many people. For those who suffer from panic attacks while flying, or airplane claustrophobia, even a short flight can be a difficult experience. So, how can we prevent or stop a panic attack on a plane?<\/p>\n

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  1. Know Exactly What to Expect While Onboard<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Choose Your Seat in Advance to Prevent Airplane Claustrophobia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Pack Everything You\u2019ll Need Onboard in a Small Bag<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Bring the Best Sedative for Fear of Flying<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Recognize That You Are Having a Panic Attack<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Regain Control of Your Breathing<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Talk to the Flight Attendants<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Enjoy a Glass of Wine or Another Adult Beverage Onboard<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Watch a Movie, Listen to Some Music, or Play a Videogame<\/strong><\/li>\n
  10. Get Some Work Done<\/strong><\/li>\n
  11. Take a Long Nap<\/strong><\/li>\n
  12. Look Out the Window (or Don\u2019t)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  13. Remember the Reason You\u2019re Traveling<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Not only did I struggle with panic attacks for years myself, but I also actually worked for several years as a flight attendant at a major airline. Working as a flight attendant, I dealt with many <\/em>anxious passengers on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

    I\u2019ll teach you the same strategies I taught my customers for how to stop a panic attack on a plane and conquer a fear of flying.<\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s start at the very beginning \u2013 with what you should do immediately after booking your flight.<\/p>\n

    How to Stop a Panic Attack on a Plane (13 Tips from Flight Crew)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    Know Exactly What to Expect While Onboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The fear of the unknown can amplify anxiety significantly. Most people with a fear of flying are typically those who do not fly often, or have never flown at all. While working as a flight attendant, many nervous first-time customers would ask me all sorts of questions about turbulence, emergencies, etc. Most of the time, simply answering these questions was enough to put them significantly at ease.<\/p>\n

    Here are some facts that may put you at ease:<\/p>\n