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Posted 9/12/2013 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
hey guys,

i started getting panic attacks away from my home town, i wanna go back but the flights 16hours long.

so terrified of having an attack while in the plane and having no place to escape too.
just wanna be with my family.... cry
Posted 9/12/2013 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Do you take any meds that you received from your doctor, something for anxiety? If you do then take them when you first get on the plane, not an over doce just pretend you are going to bed, if you dont
take meds then buy some benadryl and try to sleep on your way home, peace!

I just re-read you first post, forget everything I said except take benadryl as directed on the bottle, and
try and sleep most of the way home, if you get a chance to talk to an attendant, very quietly tell her what
you are dealing with. "Dont worry you will make it, I went through much the same thing coming home from
Canada, funny sleep took over and it was an ok flight". Peace

Larry ***

Post Edited (lgm1942) : 9/12/2013 9:27:45 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/12/2013 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi FIG,

Do you have actual plans in the works for a trip? Or are you simply feeling homesick?

If you are seriously considering making the trip, then I can look up some great coping mechanisms for you to use if you need them on your flight.

There are some specific sites that deal with fears while flying/traveling that I could post links to as well if you'd like.

Peace and progress,

S.C.
Posted 9/13/2013 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
hi larry,

thanks for the advice. im just concerned with taking benadryl because isnt it for sleeping... will it take away the racing thoughts and, anxious feelings away??

i also feel like if i take benadryl and then i wake up in the flight my attack will become worse..

when you flew did you take any medications??
Posted 9/13/2013 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
hey scarerdycat,

i am planning to go back to Canada, my mom and sister are going to come here and the plan is were going to go back together. I've been extremely home sick after getting these panic attacks, but the trip going there is the only thing hindering me from going home.

i graduated in march, but i couldnt get myself to leave because i'm nervous of getting a panic attack on the way to the airport, in the airport and especially in the plane. so i delayed it and told my parents i want to take a break so i can relax before i start work. thats why im still in the philippines.

the thing is my mom has no idea i have these feelings i dont want to disappoint her. cause what if i cant make the flight back...
sad

its not that im scared of flying, its the whole process thats getting to me after getting these panic attacks.

But i would really appreciate it if you could link some sites for me and some coping techniques i can practice.

i also want to get back home because i want to get checked up, see if i need to take meds for this.. i dont know where to start here in the philippines.

thanks you so much, and God Bless :-)
Posted 9/13/2013 4:14 PM (GMT 0)

FIG

Here are some great sites with helpful exercises to practice.  Make sure that you prepare adhead of time so that you know them and they are familiar if/when you need them.

I used to have terrible attacks, but made it through many trips successfully, thanks to the coping skills that I used.:)

Please consider letting your mom know what you are going through...trying to keep anxiety a secret often just increases the problem.  She loves you, will understand and will want to help you through any trouble that you may encounter while traveling.

Finally, envision a postive outcome.  Visualize a great traveling experience with no anxiety issues at all...this will go a long way in decreasing the anticipatory stress. 

Best wishes, and remember the goal...to get home again!! :)

We are here for you, so keep posting!

S.C.

 

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

http://www.anxiety.org/

Posted 9/13/2013 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Faith, yes I did take something but I don't recommend it for you, double jack daniels on the rocks.
It might not be good for your system when it wears off. I had a script for xanax but didn't use it. Peace

Larry ***
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