Hi,
I have read about alot of people who are afraid of flying, however I am ok on the plane, it's the airport, the crowds, the long corridors, the unknown (where or how far is the exit), I'm scared of not being able to control an impending panic attack long enough to make it to the exit, of not being able to find a safe place and just completely losing it, I actually feel safe of the plane. How can I expose myself to airports when you can't walk around them without a boarding card?!
Atleast if it was the plane there are courses, but there are no courses for dealing with the actual airport and then you dont know what you are getting the other end!
If I could be put on one of those little cars with a towel over my head I could do it!! I could handle being driven through the airport but walking just makes me terrified!!
I used to be and airhostess about 15 years ago!, at that time I had over the years learnt to control my panic, but 2 and a 1/2 years ago it returned with avengance, I still wonder what happened to all that confidence and belief in my ability to ward off panic.
This is a truly mind blowing illness. I thought I had conquered it, so what happened?
Would be interested to hear from anyone who can relate to the above.
Thanks for reading
Julie
