u/Independent_Set6502

Hi Guys,

yesterday I turned on my Lenovou IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05 and shortly after turning on the exposure on the display would go on and off and then it would stay black. I tried to restart it and after that the keyboard would stay lightened up and the CapsLock button and Esc button would stay on and would not turn off But the display would remain dark. I found online that for some people helped pressing Fn + F9 to get to the setrings and then change in to Windows 11 but after I pressed those two buttons nothing would happen and after I tried to turn it off but after that it would not turn on. Now even when it’s plugged in the battery light won’t go on which before did even when the screen was black. So now basically the laptop is not reacting to anything. When I press the turn on button for 30 sec that light on the button will quickly flash on and off but thats all. I was just wondering if any of you guys experienced the same or could suggest something that could help before I bring it to service? Its also 5 years old. Thank you in advance!

Guys, I did it!!

I’d been dreading this flight for so long. Three months beforehand, I was having panic attacks thinking about it, itwas the longest flight I’d ever taken (12 + 8 hours, 20 in total), and I had to do it alone. There were so many moments where I genuinely thought I wouldn’t be able to do it because of the fear and anxiety. My skin got really bad, and I struggled to sleep for 1–2 months beforehand, that’s how bad this was.

But since I was moving to another country to be with my partner, I knew I didn’t really have a choice. At first, that made the anxiety worse, but in the end, it actually helped. What really surprised me was that the closer it got to the flight, the calmer I became. Maybe deep down I knew I just had to do it, so there was less overthinking compared to something like a vacation.

Something else that helped me a lot (and I know this won’t be for everyone) was asking for a sign that I’d be okay. I received exactly the sign I asked for just a few days before the flight, and that truly calmed me.

The best part? I actually enjoyed the flight and had almost zero fear during it. Take-offs were still the hardest part, but overall it was such a different experience than I expected. What really helped was being able to check the altitude on the screen and see that everything was on track. As long as I could see we were cruising at a steady altitude, I felt calm.

I also realised that bigger planes for long-haul flights feel much safer to me. I can’t say I loved the first flight, but I definitely enjoyed the second one. The crew were amazing, the seats were comfortable, and having a screen made such a difference. Investing a bit more in a good airline is so worth it for anxious flyers. Reminding myself how safe flying is and that I was in one of the safest environments possible, helped a lot too.

My previous flights, where I had panic attacks and cried most of the time, were on much smaller planes, and it just doesn’t compare.

I’m really proud of myself for pushing through the anxiety and making it onto a flight that ended up being genuinely enjoyable. Hopefully this is a big step forward in overcoming my fear of flying.

Don’t let fear take over your life or your dreams<3