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Posted 1/1/2019 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
I recently started what I can only describe as a quick slide into oblivion. Over the course of three months I went from normal function to my current state. I have not slept in about a week and I am having trouble dealing with basic tasks. I have a really great friend that is travelling across half the country to come and rescue me but I am running into a challenge. To get back we will have to drive for two days and I am not sure how well I will deal with the fear. It is one thing to be a shut in at home where the ER is 5 minutes away but a long interstate trip makes me very concerned. Does anyone have ideas on how to deal with long car travel?
Posted 1/1/2019 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Wulfy and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your recent challenges with the A/P. We understand how very difficult this is!

Is not staying at your place an option? If not, then do you have rescue meds to help you make an extended trip? How about coping skills such as breathing exercises and meditation? If you need some good ideas, you can look at the top of our main forum page here...and get to learning some skills that could really help.

...and if you need to get a short term rescue med such as a benzodiazepine or an Rx antihistamine to help keep you calm, then you should call your doctor ASAP and get that in the works.

The more prepared you are with the tools you need, the better of course, so be sure to do all you can to help you manage the trip.

Best wishes and know we are cheering you on, and here for you anytime!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/1/2019 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
I have some atarax but it makes me feel pretty bad after the beneficial phase, and I find the beneficial phase is less that half the dose duration. I have some CBT techniques from years ago and have followed all the links to learn techniques from the sticky post on the first page. I found this one particularly helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dsLnodJYdc

My PCP is pretty adamant about not giving prescriptions but I can ask.
Posted 1/2/2019 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I take benzos to deal with road trips and it helps (klonopin). I do bring anything that I could need just in case and it gives me peace of mind. In this country 911 will get to you pretty fast so you do not need to be next to the ER. Best wishes.
Posted 1/3/2019 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
Great job on putting the Resources to work!!!

Keep practicing, the more you do...the stronger you are in them. smile

You are going to fine! Hopefully your doctor will make an exception about a small Rx for a rescue med to be taken as needed...but you may surprise yourself and find you don't even need it.

You are stronger than you think! Keep us posted.

S.C.
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