This is a serious question.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
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Message Posted:
15/07/2009 13:59

.... so please no funny answers! I have a friend who is in dire straits with a fear of flying but needs to get back to the UK. Does anyone out there know of a reputable hypnotist or hypnotherapist either here in TRNC or in the south? Yes, I know they managed to fly out here but circumstances have changed and that old fear has come back with a vengeance. Many thanks in advance for any help offered

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:15

Not a funny answer, just trying to be practical and helpful!



Fear of flying is a terrible thing and I have had many friends in the past suffer greatly from it. None of them who went to a hypnotist found that it was a cure, regardless of the many promises made.



The only option that worked for most was a visit to the doctors prior to flying and then the magic pill about an hour before take off! Flew with one guy to Singapore (memorable 37 hour flight in military aircraft!) and he used that method without any problem - bugger snored most of the way as well, even through 4 seperate landings and take offs!



Take the shortest route available and spend the least possible time in the air - so fly from Larnaca, sad I know, and reduce the stress as much as possible. Cabin and ground staff will always help if they are informed in advance. Good luck.

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:23

or may be a flight from LCA to Milan and then trains .... ?

mixie


Joined: 16/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:25

Seriously ,

You have to watch with certain airlines. A friend of mine was banned from a very large brtitish airline because she refused to stay on board, took fear and asked to be let off just before they were taxying along the runway. They were not impressed and they have refused to allow her back on until she has undergone a fear of flying course in London which she has since done!



My husband hates flying and a double whisky, no matter what time of day we take off does it , and then he sits with his eyes shut for the entire flight and not a word from him (no matter what length the flight)



Mixie

MissP


Joined: 14/07/2009
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:31

Sorry I dont know of any hypnotist, but I have a terrible fear of flying, so much so i have sleepless nights and feel sick for the week running up to my departure ! I never get out my seat on a plane. But if he is registered with a GP or if any chemists sell them, he could take valium, calms you down, or sleeping tablets, obviously once on the plane unless some one can cary him on ! lol. I totally understand his fear and hope some one can be of more help.

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 816

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:35

My brother has a fear of flying but has to as his job takes him all over the world. He takes Valium.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:37

Waddo - many thanks for your help. I will pass on the information that your friends didn't find hypnotism helpful. Unfortunately pills and booze don't help the fear is so strong (combined with general claustrophobia)



mmmmmmmm - Could be an option thanks



Mixie - She did refuse to stay on the plane the last time she tried to fly from Ercan but luckily the airline were very understanding as it was just before takeoff!



Thanks for all your helpful suggestions and good wishes

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:38

'The Fear Of Flying' a good read by Erika Yong. Buy some Zopiclone and take two with a couple of shots of cognac 30 mins before take off.



Richard

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:41

mess 1 - this is a serious answer !



0533 868 9443



this is the phone number for Nural, who is a dentist in Girne - he specialises in overcoming fobias.



i hadn't been to the dentist for ages, but after one talk with him, i couldn't wait to return and thouroughly enjoyed the next visit.



he's a nice guy and i'm sure he'd be able to help...



Good luck....

mmmmmm



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Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:43

re msg 1



If flying is completely out.. What about a sea journey to Athens or mainland TR, then by sea to Italy !

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 989

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 14:54

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27001312/



Can I recommend your friend checks out this site? After a particuarly frightening medical experience, I started to have panic attacks (NEVER had them before) and this site was recommended, and certainly helped. I would also say, when one starts to panic, to repeat "this won't last, it will stop" or something along those lines, whilst breathing in and out slowly - really does help.



Good luck to your friend

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 15:04

MsGarnet, thank you for that link, my 'attacks' came out of the blue last July, and not while flying, whilst driving!!! The terror was so much I nearly jumped out of the car while doing 70mph! I do get the odd flutter while flying however, I find if I look at the cabin crew and they are calm, it helps.



Vicki

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 18:06

Negativenick - Many thanks for that, I have passed the number onto my friend who will give nural a call tomorrow.



MsGarnet - Thank you, I have also passed along the website you posted.



Hopefully with all the help we've received from here we may have some success - I'll let you know so watch this space



Thanks again

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 18:10

Nick, I have a phobia of seeing missus Monger eating 25 Kebabs - will Nural be able to help me?

IngridL


Joined: 20/03/2009
Posts: 368

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 18:45

I saved a number for a hypnotist years ago. Thought it may come in handy one day. Her name is Amy and her number is 0533 831 22 57 (if she is still here)

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 18:48

booıtsme



I am a hypnotherapist.



I fly back to London this Frıday afternoon. If you come and see me in Lapta on Friday morning then this no problem.



I do not have a phone in Cyprus but contact me on my e-mail. I wont look at my mail today but will do so tomorrow morning.

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
15/07/2009 18:49

Mark can you get in touch about the appartment cheers mate.

ilovecyprus


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Message Posted:
15/07/2009 18:54

msge 17



Speak to you next week Wayne.



Hope you are well mate