08/16/2026
🎥 The Balance Minute with Dr. Babatunde Akomolafe
🖤 THE INVISIBLE STRUGGLE
Weekend Series – Day 2 of 2
✈️ Flying With Dizziness: From Fear to Confidence
Yesterday, we talked about the invisible fear that can begin before you ever board the plane.
Today, we focus on what you can do.
For people living with dizziness or vestibular disorders, flying may feel overwhelming—but preparation and simple strategies can make the journey more manageable.
In today’s extended video, we discuss practical steps for:
✈️ Preparing before you leave home
🏢 Managing busy airport environments
💺 Staying calmer and more grounded during the flight
🧳 Giving your body time to recover after landing
🧠 Understanding how vestibular rehabilitation may help you rebuild confidence
Small things matter—planning ahead, allowing extra time, reducing sensory overload when possible, staying hydrated, taking prescribed medications as directed, and listening to your body.
💙 The goal isn’t perfection. It’s progress.
Every successful experience can become another step toward rebuilding confidence and returning to the activities that matter to you.
🎯 Dr. Babatunde Akomolafe’s Balance Tip™
Don’t let fear alone determine where you can go. Understand your symptoms, prepare wisely, and seek professional evaluation when dizziness continues to interfere with your life.
🎥 Watch the full video for the complete strategies.
💬 What helps YOU feel more comfortable when flying? Share your experience below—it may help someone else.
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