Posted by sexylexy on March 5, 2004, at 19:18:32
In reply to Question for Lexy, posted by KathrynLex on March 5, 2004, at 17:55:18
Hey K~
I fly a lot and have been though some really bad flights, in fact my first panic attack was on a flight. I tend to try to sit by a window and that helps me a lot (not feeling trapped). Before I had ever thought of taking an anti depressant or anxiety I took a beta blocker which blocks your adrenal glads or something to make you not nervous. My Dad would not let me take them when I started taking lexapro so I have not taken anything but lex. I have been a flying fool lately going home every two weeks, and taking trips with the fam. I flew though bad weather twice last week and was pretty calm, (I embarass myself holding so tight to the arm rest) but this time I was hands free. I attribiute this to lexapro, however, if you are not confident I would rely on the Xanax or at least have one handy. I have had a lot less plane anxiety and much less general worry before (I used to start checking the weather 10 days ahead of my flight several times a day. Sorry this is winded, I am feeling a lot better and hoping to see more improvement from lex, the true test will be when my PMDD comes on! Good luck..Bbttom line, see how you do on just lex, if you need it pop a Xanax!
Good luck... you going on a fun trip or business?
Lexy
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