Posted by karen m. on August 16, 2004, at 21:01:02
In reply to Re: what to take before flying?, posted by Alesa on August 16, 2004, at 10:57:15
thanks for the input. sometimes i feel like such a wacko when i start hyperventilating and my heart jumps out of my chest in situations no one else is reacting to. like if the elevator door does not open IMMEDIATELY after stopping. i'm positive we're stuck. it's good to know i'm not the only one. i'll look in the Gravol too. thanks again!
> 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.
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> 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.
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> > 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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