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So, I believe I overcame my fearFears and phobias of flying a little bit (of course with the help of the meds). I had two nice women sit next to me each way and they were very nice in telling me what were normal sounds, etc. and they couldn't believe it had been 10 years since I'd flown. But they were very comforting.
Not sure if you have any idea but would anyone know if Antenex can help on a flight? how long before the flight do you take it to make you feel better? the night before or just 2 hours before the flight? I start losing appetite usually around 2 days before I fly just in anticipation.
hatgal Female, 43 years Mokena - IL Member since Feb 2007
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, May 10, 2007 12:00AM
Well, my flight was only 1.5 hours but the anticipation is pretty bad for me. I took one pill (2mg) about 2 hours before the flight; another one (2mg) about 1 hour b/f the flight; and realizing I was still a little nervousAged nervous tissue Central nervous system Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system Irritable bowel syndrome Nervous system Neurosarcoidosis Primary lymphoma of the brain, another one upon boarding the plane (2mg). Diazepam does come in all different doses up to 12 mg I believe so I figured it was o.k. to take that third one even though the doc prescribed only up to 4mg. I also did not feel "doped" up; just very calm. However, I did not drink at all and you shouldn't if you take the valium b/c the two agents counteract each other. I was tired at the end of the trips, but took a little nap and was fine.
I would imagine a long distance flight would require consistent dosing every 3-4 hours and your doc would know more about that.
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I'm glad that you had a good flight and hopefully had a great time with your friend!!
It hasn't been fun at all.
My fear never stopped me from flying but I always get anxiety attacks just before flying (abdominal pains, nausea, sweating, shaking, etc.....) & I keep thinking about the way back all the time while I'm overseas.
I'm very glad hearing that meds can make a change. I'll defenitely try some next time.
Not sure if you have any idea but would anyone know if Antenex can help on a flight? how long before the flight do you take it to make you feel better? the night before or just 2 hours before the flight? I start losing appetite usually around 2 days before I fly just in anticipation.
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But it has been long time since I have flown long distance. I really feel that I need to go. It Has been 10 years since I have visited United States. From Karachi the flight is about 20 hours with stop over in any Eurapean country. I really crave to go and visit US where I did my bachelors degree from University of Southern California. I miss all the fun and I want to show my kids all the places there. But I my afraid of flying that long distance. I believe that nothing will happen to me but I am scared. My Psychiatrist told me that she gives her patiants anti-anxity drugs to be taken in plane for long distance flights every 3-4 hours who have anxity/panic while flying and this works for them. She wants me to do the same thing. Any advise for me dear friends?
I would imagine a long distance flight would require consistent dosing every 3-4 hours and your doc would know more about that.
LET'S ALL FLY!!!!