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If you want to get over your fear of turbulence, you have to figure out what's causing it. Turbulence is uncomfortable, but it's not frightening in and of itself. So what are you worried about? The pilot losing control? The plane shaking itself apart?
What I'd recommend to help you deal with the fear is to take it upon yourself to read up on the planes you're flying on. Look into them, find out how much abuse they can take, flight histories, testing etc. I'd suggest starting with the most common aircraft types - Boeing planes like the 737 and 777 if you're flying domestic or 747 for international flights. Airbus A310, A330 and so on. Find out what these planes can take, then find out what sort of abuse turbulence typically dishes out.
When we don't know the facts our minds fill in the blanks, usually with the worst case scenario. Every bump, every creak, every shudder is a disaster waiting to happen in our minds. Once you know the truth - and not just a vague 'these planes can handle this' but the actual facts and figures - I think you'll find the fear goes away.
As for the discomfort of being bounced around, all I can recommend is the strongest antinauseant you can get your hands on.
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I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said
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