Mar 31 2009
How many of you have to have a drink, Xanax or some other form of relaxation method before getting on a plane?
Cilvastaaa asked:
I HATE flying. However, I do it because I love to travel to all sorts of different areas and I really can’t drive to Hawaii, LOL. So I just pop a Xanax or have a drink to relax before I get on a plane. Then I get a fatalastic attitude once the plane starts to move (meaning whatever happens, I have no control over now, so just go with it…)
I HATE flying. However, I do it because I love to travel to all sorts of different areas and I really can’t drive to Hawaii, LOL. So I just pop a Xanax or have a drink to relax before I get on a plane. Then I get a fatalastic attitude once the plane starts to move (meaning whatever happens, I have no control over now, so just go with it…)
We are flying from NYC to Ft. Lauderdale in a couple weeks, and after hearing about the new awful Comair crash today and all the other terrorist threats, I seriously am having major anxiety (WAY more than normal).
Anyone else like me??
5 Responses to “How many of you have to have a drink, Xanax or some other form of relaxation method before getting on a plane?”
I don’t have any problems with flying but one of my very good friends does.
Her doctor presciribes her 2 Xanax for every flight. One to get there and one to get home.
It’s the only way she can get through the flight.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. (Proverbs 20:1)
Xanax is a very severe drug and should not be taken so lightly. It is also meant for people whith chronic anxiety. Dramamine is a sedative for travelers. It does make you very sleep and you may also experience grogginess for a few hours after you wake. Not at all fun if you are planning to do things immediately after you land. Depending on how you react to alcohol, a drink might just calm you down. Also, take plenty of things to keep your mind occupied while inflight.
The only time I needed a drink was when I flew from Germany to the states with my daughter who was 6 months at the time. It wouldn’t have been so bad except I was in the middle of five seats and no one would move. My arms nearly fell off after holding my daughter the entire trip.
In lieu of pills you might try walking around the airport before the flight - it is important to keep moving - another help is to have a really good book with you and lose yourself in that.
If I have time, I usually stop by the bar for a cocktail - between that and my book I do fine. It also helps (for me anyway) to secure an aisle seat then deep breath and read a book. If you have a good seat mate it also helps to talk - otherwise order one more drink plus some water and just know that statistically you will be just fine.