dreams and air disasters

[not_so_insig]

So my parents and brother are in the USA on holiday. They fly back on Monday.

The trouble is that I keep on having nightmares about planes crashing with my parents abroad and I am left all alone in the world
I am so scared of it coming true and that makes me scared.

Help?!

[sherlock holmes]

You're most likely dreaming about it because you're worried, not because it means it's going to happen. You can't make something happen by thinking/dreaming about it. I flew to New York and back in July and was absolutely fine even though I worried a little about it.

[whirlpools]

I have dreams like that a lot, often when loved ones are flying (plane crashes etc feature often in my dreams).

Myself and loved ones have always been fine, so the dreams themselves aren't prophecies. Some would argue that they are representative of anxieties ie worry about being left alone or losing loved ones. Others say your dreams are just random.

Either way, don't worry too much, maybe make a plan with your parents that they call you when they land (but be aware that sometimes calling from abroad is hit and miss). Also make plans for keeping active and connected with life while they are away.

[whirlpools]

Apologies, I just reread where you said they are back soon.

I hope you're able to relax and get some rest in the meantime.

[not_so_insig]

Thanks everyone for their replies.

My parents came back safely with plenty of presents for me.

[Sketchy]

Glad to hear they are home safe and sound. Hope you are ok too.

[not_so_insig]

Yes I am back to normal thanks Lorraine. I got plenty of presents which I will show you lovely lot over the weekend.

[Sketchy]

Look forward to seeing it.

[Steel Maiden]

My dad is an international businessman and he's been on planes a few hundred times in his life. I used to get panic attacks when he flew from things like the Middle East to America, but planes = much safer than say, cars. I keep reminding myself about security checks, technicians checking the plane over before it flies, emergency procedures being quite good, rarity of plane crashes etc. That helps me.

[not_so_insig]

Thanks Oly.

My cousins in law is a pilot so I suppose I could ask her how well they are trained in emergencies. I know that they have to do a simulator flight once every so often in order to check they are competent enough.

[Steel Maiden]

You're welcome. Pilot training is pretty rigorous I believe.

[not_so_insig]

I have now posted pictures of the things I got from my parents on the picture board.