Any advice?

[Stephanie_M]

Hello all I’m having a really horrible day. I’ve been in and out of the toilet, my face is numbing and I get fast heart beat on and off. I’m thinking of the plane tomorrow cause I’m doing a four hour flight. I’m thinking of taking a Xanax tonight. Any advices please?

[Sunshine0307]

Hello Stephanie, really sorry you are having a horrible day. Nerves can do this to us sensitive souls! Whenever I’ve got to a point of feeling this terrible I try and remind myself to keep grounded by really trying hard to distract myself the best way possible, and it is very difficult, there is no denying that.

Music, hot bath, phone a friend, watch a film... Easier said than done, but if you feel like you need to take a Xanax then do what feels right for you. Either way we’re all around to chat to xx

[Stephanie_M in reply to Sunshine0307]

Truth is I’ve been trying to avoid it the whole day but now I’m back home and I’ve been building up. My heart keeps skipping and not in the good way!

[Sunshine0307 in reply to Stephanie_M]

I used to do the 4-7-8 breathing when my heart was going ten to the dozen! Helped a little. Sending love x

[Indigojoe in reply to Stephanie_M]

HI, Don't know how you are doing right now.

However, you sound totally NORMAL for a person who is mindful of every aspect of your travels.

YOU ARE OKAY!. We talked about this. This is exactly what the xanax is for.

You are not going to be hurt by anything you are going through right now. IT will NOT hurt your body.

I get skipping ALL of the time when I get nervous like this. Hot sweet weak tea is always my suggestion when the skipping starts. I even take a TO GO cup with me.

get a weighted blanket on you now, and sneak in a tiny stuffed animal or an animal keychain with you and hold that the whole time. YOU ARE OK I promise to check back in as early as possible to see how you are.

Check back in as soon as you can. I wish you well.

Indigo