Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Before Takeoff
• Method 2 of 2: During Flight
• Tips

Turbulence makes many people nervous, but very rarely leads to injury, especially if you are in your seat and wearing a seat belt.This article will provide you with some tips on how to get through the turbulence as calmly as possible.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Before Takeoff

1. 1 Ask for a place that is most comfortable for you. Sit near a porthole if the feeling of the wall gives you the confidence to be safe. Keep in mind that no seat is the safest on the plane. There are some places that should be avoided, they are located near the emergency exits. If you give yourself up to panic, you will not be able to cope with the responsibility that is entrusted to you. Take a seat close to the center of mass of the aircraft (near the wing), it will be most comfortable as the boat rotates and tilts around this point.
2. 2 Go to the restroom before take off. It is dangerous to be in a toilet stall during turbulence, so you should take care of this in advance to reduce the chances of being in the stall at the wrong time. Try not to drink diuretics, tea or coffee. If the turbulence begins, and you do not have time to leave the toilet stall, then hold on to the handles located inside.
3. 3 Understanding the causes of turbulence can help you overcome your fear. Search for "turbulence anxiety" on Youtube.

Method 2 of 2: During Flight

1. 1 Keep your seat belt buckled.
   
   
   • Listen to the pilot and flight attendants. If they ask you to return to their seat and fasten your seat belt, through an announcement or a signal to “fasten your seat belts,” then immediately comply with their request. This may sound like normal advice, but most of the injuries to passengers during turbulence were due to violations of safety instructions. For example, a woman went to a toilet stall when the “fasten your seat belts” signal was on and she was paralyzed in the turbulence zone.
   • Keep your seat belt buckled, even if not specifically instructed to do so. Typically, pilots control the occurrence of a turbulence zone, but sometimes it can come suddenly. For example, 26 people were injured during a flight from Brazil to the United States due to unforeseen turbulence, but those passengers who were wearing seatbelts were not injured. When flying for a long time, you want to unfasten the belt for more convenience, instead you can loosen it a little. In any case, a fastened belt will protect you if turbulence occurs accidentally.
   • The safest place for a child in the turbulence zone is his seat with a special seat belt; sometimes the airline will provide it (ask in advance) or bring your own.
2. 2 Set aside or hide any loose items. Injuries often occur from thrown objects during turbulence. Also, drain any hot liquids into a sanitary bag to avoid scalding. Set your tray up to prevent it from falling over.
3. 3 Use relaxation techniques.
4. 4 Try to moisturize your skin and drink enough water on the plane, as the air on board is dry, which can cause dehydration, headaches and vomiting.
5. 5 Maintain correct breathing.
   • Control your breathing. When you start to panic, your breathing becomes disordered (or becomes too fast, or is delayed), which leads to more anxiety. Try to take deep, even breaths.
   • Relax your arms and body if possible, tension will only hurt.
   • Use the Emotional Freedom Technique.
   • Meditate.
   • Use self-hypnosis.
6. 6 Distract yourself.
   • Close your eyes and listen to music. Pay attention to the verses in the work. Try to imagine a picture of what the song is about.
   • Read a book.
   • If you are not traveling alone, then play possible games such as Rock, Paper, Scissors.
   • Count to 99 on your fingers.
   • Airplane magazines most often have crosswords, sudoku, and other puzzles to help you get distracted.You can ask the flight attendant for a pen, especially if it helps you get rid of your anxiety.
   • Remember that planes are frequently checked for safety. Over time, the skeleton of the aircraft wears out during normal flights, turbulence and requires repair. This is a normal and slow process of wear and tear, and security detects it long before it can be dangerous during flight.

Tips

• Ginger capsules prevent vomiting without causing drowsiness.
• If you feel nauseous, try acupressure and hold a sanitary bag in your hand.
• Learn to combat congestion.
• Dramamine reduces vomiting but induces drowsiness.