Hi, Sharon. Congratulations on that big step. I can't imagine living with the level of social anxiety that you experience daily. By the way, what is an experiment report?
I suffer from major anxiety with airplanes. It's really silly, considering the fact that I have no problem with cars and that I love to ride motorcycles. I'm not even afraid of heights and used to be an avid rock climber. But every time I have to get on a plane I must prepare for it by getting to the airport early enough to visit the bar for a few drinks first.
Fortunately, I'm able to make myself do it because I have to for my work...it's not really much of a choice. I have to fly regularly or I'd miss out on alot of great opportunities. For instance, I'm being flown to Europe to teach for 3 weeks in February. I'll have to make the longest trip on a plane I've ever made since I was a 8 years old. I have to do it because I'll make enough money in that 3 weeks to save myself financially...I'll also have a great experience travelling to another country, but believe me, if there were some other option for travel I'd take it!
