Bethsmummy Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 After getting a little bit poorly on a flight a few years back, I've developed a totally irational fear of flying. My kids are missing out. It's not fair on them and so Ive taken the bull by the horns and booked us a holiday. However I keep thinking about sitting in that seat and waiting for take off.....I break out in a sweat, feel sick, My heart races, feel like I need the toilet, my chest hurts and then I start with the trembles. (And this is just imagining it) so how am I going to react in the real situation. Will Dr's still prescribe some kind of relaxant in order to fly? Am I wasting my time making an appointment? Anyone in the same situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francypants Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I don't see why not. Anyway have a lovely holiday, wish I was coming too !! ( I love flying ) Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattleonard Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Unfortunately, I suspect my dr would prescribe antibiotics - they do for most things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 After getting a little bit poorly on a flight a few years back, I've developed a totally irational fear of flying. My kids are missing out. It's not fair on them and so Ive taken the bull by the horns and booked us a holiday. However I keep thinking about sitting in that seat and waiting for take off.....I break out in a sweat, feel sick, My heart races, feel like I need the toilet, my chest hurts and then I start with the trembles. (And this is just imagining it) so how am I going to react in the real situation. Will Dr's still prescribe some kind of relaxant in order to fly? Am I wasting my time making an appointment? Anyone in the same situation? Have a gander at the link below, you may find it useful. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/travel/203531.html Never say never, your GP may just prescribe you something. I would ring them up and see what they say. Good luck and hope you get sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdbx Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 My GF is also terrified of flying, her GP gave here some Diazepam but she chose not to use it in the end as she wanted to be all together at the other end. You could try beta blockers, especially if your on your own with kids, talk to your GP and have a nice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRiley Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 What's the point? How is diazepam going to help as you're plummeting towards a mountain at a thousand miles an hour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 What's the point? How is diazepam going to help as you're plummeting towards a mountain at a thousand miles an hour? At least meds will be a tad more helpful than your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectrolove Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 What's the point? How is diazepam going to help as you're plummeting towards a mountain at a thousand miles an hour? Meanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas1 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Just get drunk in the airport, fall asleep on the flight. Job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 After getting a little bit poorly on a flight a few years back, I've developed a totally irational fear of flying. My kids are missing out. It's not fair on them and so Ive taken the bull by the horns and booked us a holiday. However I keep thinking about sitting in that seat and waiting for take off.....I break out in a sweat, feel sick, My heart races, feel like I need the toilet, my chest hurts and then I start with the trembles. (And this is just imagining it) so how am I going to react in the real situation. Will Dr's still prescribe some kind of relaxant in order to fly? Am I wasting my time making an appointment? Anyone in the same situation? A friend has serious problems with air travel and her doctor gives here tablets to enable her to sleep from Manchester to Barbados, sparks out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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