Posted by captain on August 26, 2004, at 13:33:45
I need some advice!
I have traveled extensively for business over the past 5 years but ever since 9/11 I have had horrible anxiety about flying. I had nightmares about planecrashes for the longest time and while those have gone away - I just DREAD getting on the plane. I worry about worrying about it!
I have 5 flights in SEPTEMBER ALONE! This is a very busy time for my company so it will only increase. I have xanax but because my doc is so stingy with it, I don't want to use it up for my flights in case I have anxiety attacks and need it for those. I would prefer to feel very loopy and not afraid - but awake on the plane. I don't know if that is possible without just getting drunk which is NOT an option!
My sister suggested printing out my itineraries and taking them to an urgent care type facility and explaining my anxiety over flying and see if they will give me something for each flight.
Do you guys have any suggestions? I will take my xanax if I have too but I am so afraid of running out of that and my doc not refilling when i really need it. I would rather suffer thru the plane rides!
Please give me some advice!
THANKS!
Captain
GAD, 28 year old female
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