“I dread going on holiday. I don’t mind when I get there. I just don’t like getting there and back. I don’t like travelling on a plane. I have to drink till I am almost drunk to get on a plane. I know it is not logical but I just seem to break out in fear when I have to fly. I keep saying next year it will be different. But it is not, and the only way is to drink to oblivion before flying. Is this normal?”
It sounds like you have a phobia of flying. This is a pretty common phobia where around 1 in 5 may suffer from it. It is also the most commonly treated phobia. There are courses which you can attend which can help you over come your phobia.
You may also speak to your doctor who may be able to give you an anti-anxiety tablet to take before flying. Do not drink alcohol before flying as besides an airline being able to refuse to board you, alcohol effects are multiplied due to the pressurisation. This can have adverse effects on your health.
You best bet is to speak to your GP who can refer you to a course of treatment or give you anti-anxiety tablets.
Bon Voyage!