scared of flying

[kimbo1001]

me hubby and three kids under 5 are going on hol soon and am really scared of flying does anyone know anything i could take before i go to keep me calm

[jno]

long-term, there a fear-of-flying courses available such as these ones:

http://www.aviatours.co.uk/

Just google 'fear of flying courses' for some others.

Short-term, would your GP give you some tranquillisers?

[spudqueen]

jno is right - go to your doctor. I have a friend who is frightened of flying but visits her doctor beforehand who gives her some tranquillisers. She keeps her fears well hidden from her children as she doesn't want them to be frightened aswell.

[Miss Inquiry]

My mum is a practising medical herbalist (qualified as a doctor and then moved onto the more natural side) whenever any of my friends fly, they go to see her to get Valerian, it's a natural calming herb and works wonders. It would therefore be excellent for the kids as it is totally natural. If your in the Berkshire area you could give my mum a call.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerian_(herb)