Posted by Alesa on August 16, 2004, at 10:57:15
In reply to what to take before flying?, posted by karen m. on August 15, 2004, at 17:24:35
I'm terrified of flying too, and feel claustrophic. Elevators are okay, but I hate ESCALATORS! For some reason, I feel claustrophic on those, especially when there are people right in front and behind me. I also feel like I'm gonna fall backwards. I get so dizzy, and I feel like I'm trapped in a tunnel. It gets worse each time I anticipate getting on one.
When I fly, I get a little motion sick too, so I take Gravol. It makes you sleepy, so it has a relaxing effect. I don't dare take anything else with it for fear of a bad or wierd reaction, since when I take the Gravol, I get wierd dreams.
> as i get older situations that fall into the realm of claustraphobia that never used to bother me or only bothered me a little are now REALLY getting to me. If I have to take an elevator, I take the stairs if possible. I will walk up 5 flights in sweltering heat to avoid a crammed elevator. But now I have to fly and I find myself getting anxious about that 4 weeks in advance...i can't imagine the day i really go. I'm thinking of taking some klonopin (generic version) or xanx but want to still be able to function. any advice on what drug is best for these situations? i guess you would say phobic environments when one HAS to submit?
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