An Anxious Flyer.

So we returned from Florida today via our favorite airline, Southwest. I have extreme anxiety when flying. It's so extreme that I can relate to, and have compassion for, the people you hear about on the news that 'flipped out' on board and had to be detained. I've been working on deep breathing and remaining calm during takeoff, which is very hard. Especially when my heart has been racing about this flight for several days in advance! I hardly sleep and my dreams are bizarre. It just adds to all the stress and anxiety surrounding flying. Anyways, I survived this flight and have to give most of the credit to my cousin Joe. He was so nice. He even took out the emergency booklet so we could all feel a little safer. I sat in the middle between Eric and Joe which was very comforting (especially the hand-holding). And Joe had me laughing most of the flight with all his funny antics. So I send a big Thank You to cousin Joe!!