Help! I am agoraphobic and have to board a plane in 4 weeks!

[anxiousalice]

The title says it all. I am so nervous about this flight. A few weeks ago I visited our local airport to pick up someone and even the airport made me feel anxious as ever. I am going to the psychs tomorrow to talk to her about meds... but just wondering, any tips out there on how to go about this?

My plan is to just dope myself up on Xanax? I'm also going to try and install positive thoughts in my head til then, but anyone got anything else to offer?

Also, if anyone has ever taken Xanax, how did it make you feel? Instant relief? How much?

Cheers in Advance

 

[Kato]

I have always loved flying. It is still the safest way to travel. However,I do understand your thinking that goes with flying. I hope someone here who has successfully dealt with their difficulties can answer you.

I found an ezine article that talks about planes being the safest way to travel

Planes, Trains and Automobiles - What is the Safest Way to Travel?

 

[EscapeArtist]

I personally don't like the idea of xanax, or ativan... but rather conquering a fear but I know how hard it can be. I might just hate it because my mom used to be addicted to Xanax, she had them prescribed for her anxiety. She is terrified of flying too, but she flew a year ago with me. She was actually screaming, with a bag over her head, but she did it, twice, and now feels a lot better about being on planes. Not saying to not take anything, it's your choice. I just don't like Xanax >: O!