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Flying

JT

My brother and his family live in Sydney. I have never been to see them in 5 years, and they aren't moving back, but flying is like a torture for me.

Enclosed in a space, no end to the amount of strange noises and unexpected sounds, two toilets at best (I have Crohn's), and terrible food. For 22 hours.

Do any of you suffer with a similar fear / dislike if flying?

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  • Thanks for the responses. They have just taken off today. After 3+ years of waiting due to covid, they have today started the journey home to see us all, which is great.

    But I guess I know the inevitable questions will come now of, 'so when are you coming to see us then?' ...not sure how to say, 'never', without having to list if the reasons why.

    I've flown as far as Indonesia once, but I was in a right state, and ill etc. All before my diagnosis. Now I know why it is such a trauma.

    Nice to know I'm not alone at least

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  • Thanks for the responses. They have just taken off today. After 3+ years of waiting due to covid, they have today started the journey home to see us all, which is great.

    But I guess I know the inevitable questions will come now of, 'so when are you coming to see us then?' ...not sure how to say, 'never', without having to list if the reasons why.

    I've flown as far as Indonesia once, but I was in a right state, and ill etc. All before my diagnosis. Now I know why it is such a trauma.

    Nice to know I'm not alone at least

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  • in reply to JT

    I hope you'll enjoy seeing them even if it's only for a little while.

    You could write down how you feel about flying and show that to your brother to help him understand. I find it much easier writing how I feel rather than saying it aloud. Just remember there's nothing to be ashamed of. A lot of people don't like flying and it's even harder for people with autism.