Flying out tomorrow

[dreamreel]

Never feared flying before, but my meds have me in a constant panic state. I know I will have panic attacks on the plane, and no one will help

[maslater]

I take Xanax whenever I fly.

[dreamreel in reply to maslater]

That gives me panic attacks

[Hidden]

I get the same way when I fly. My main issue is with the take off. What I’ve been doing is turning to the person sitting next to me and asking if they wouldn’t mind talking to me while we taxi and take off. I explain I get nervous and being distracted helps. I promise them that I won’t talk their ear off the whole flight. So far everyone I’ve asked has obliged. Also, having a drink beforehand doesn’t work. I find it makes the anxiety worse. My anxiety is to potent and overrides the buzz. I know my reply is a little late but maybe it will help you on your next flight.

[dreamreel in reply to Hidden]

Yeah. That’s the worst part for me. I made it.

[Sagie]

> I have had that problem as well. they thinking of 5 things you can see, 4 you can hear, 3 things you can smell, 2 things you can touch and 1 thing you can feel. this will distract you from thinking about panicking.

[dreamreel in reply to Sagie]

That doesn’t help me