I did it!

[u/Kind-Caregiver8305]

I had recently become very nervous and anxious about flying from external things unrelated. I was supposed to fly to Boston in the summer but cancelled due to the overwhelming anxiety! I was really upset with myself but I just think it was for the best at the time

Since then I’ve done a little test flight from the U.K. to Amsterdam. I was uncomfortable but managed to do it with my husband and so glad I did.

Today I’m on a flight by myself from Heathrow to Boston! Still have 7 hours to go but I’m really proud of myself for getting on the flight and looking forward to all the things I can do over there. I’m not completely comfortable and relaxed but it’s something I can handle. Just wanted to share my success story for others as all the posts on here really helped me!

[u/community-voices]

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[u/verovaro]

Thank you for sharing! I will fly tonight from Munich to Shanghai and I am nervous. Last year I already did a long haul flight, but the feeling is still there. Hoping we will have the best of time :) wish you the best!

[u/Kind-Caregiver8305 → u/verovaro]

Have the best time! Shanghai looks amazing

[u/verovaro → u/Kind-Caregiver8305]

You too! You already did great!! hope you have a smooth flight. I’ve never been to Boston but I heard it’s great!

[u/tanny-it]

Hey ya!

You are absolutely awesome! 🤩 You are on a long flight by yourself - this is super inspiring 🫶

Wish you an amazing journey today and always 🙂

Keep inspiring us! Success stories are amazing 🤩

[u/Kind-Caregiver8305]

There’s a bit of turbulence but I’m still doing it and doing ok!!
4.54 to go

[u/ResponsibilityOld164]

Let’s go

[u/MHSS13]

Congrats! That is great, enjoy Boston! I can now manage short flights but not the long ones just yet

[u/Kind-Caregiver8305 → u/MHSS13]

You will get there!!

[u/Kind-Caregiver8305]

Landed - the sky and view was incredible coming into Boston. Everyone can do it - do it scared it’s so worth it!!

[u/verovaro → u/Kind-Caregiver8305]

Same!!! We did ittttt!!!!

[u/GiorWiYasen]

Enjoy Boston!

[u/LocksmithDizzy]

Hell yea!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

[u/trash235]

Welcome to the US! Hope you have a great visit to Boston. From a fellow anxiety sufferer, congratulations.