scared of flying breaking out in sweats

[Jasminesmommy]

I am getting closer to my trip and worrying about the flights. Nothing helps. Usually the morning of I am so sick with worry it hurts. Those sites I read and they don't help. I may ask my doctor for something to relax me. What is good to take?

 

[darlene9947]

My doctor gives my Xanax. I'm supposed to take it 1 hr. before flight. I'm still scared, but don't care!!

 

[gymnasticsmom68]

I get the same way, for weeks before a trip I can't sleep. I just lay in bed at night and start to have panic attacks. I'm too scared to take something because I want to have my wits about me.

 

[luv2tvl]

My best friend was the same way..... Her Dr. gave her some Valium and she'd sleep the flight away without a care in the world! Worked like a charm!

 

[darlene9947]

The Xanax is supposed to make me kind of drowsy also, but it never does. And I don't need to have my wits about me...I would never ever fly by myself

Next time, I might have to have a few drinks also, then they can roll me on and roll me off!!

 

[crs7568]

There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. ~Orson Welles


Wow! I can definitely relate to the stress of flying. I am in a state of near panic from the time that I see the airport until the time that I land at my destination. I thoroughly agree with those who suggest a bit of medication. For me, it does take the edge off of my fear but it does not make me a drooling idiot. Trust me, your drug induced calm will rapidly evaporate if there is any need to be alarmed. Turbulence is an issue for me. One thing that helps is an analogy that a pilot made comparing a plane in turbulence to a piece of fruit in a cup of jello. No matter how much you shake that jello, the fruit is not going to fall to the bottom of the cup. Likewise, the plane may shake in the sky but it is not going to fall out of the sky. We had turbulence on a recent flight to Mexico which alarmed my three year old a bit. We pretended that we were bouncing through the Hundred Acre Wood which helped me. Bring a great book and take a Xanax!

 

[EsmeraldaX]

www.fearofflying.com really REALLY helped me.

 

[Microcell]

Xanax! If it is good enough for Delswife, it is good enough for me!

It is good if you don't have an addictive personality. I like the thought of having Xanax on a daily basis, it really takes the edge off. I make myself put the bottle away after each trip. I got 8 pills two years ago and have 4 left!

 

[birdiesunshine]

Xanax. Works like a charm!