Posted by h on August 26, 2004, at 15:29:29
In reply to I have to get on a PLANE!, posted by captain on August 26, 2004, at 13:33:45
I completely understand. I hate flying for the same reason.
1) Is it at all possible to get there anyway other than plane? (probably not, if there were you would have thought of it.)
2) What's with your doc and the xanax? I know sometimes I ask my oncologist for stuff when I can't get my reg. doc to give me what I know perfectly well I need/won't abuse. After 9/11 almost any reasonable doc in the country should understand how you feel and give you something for flying.
3) I know this sounds stupid but have you tried bringing a gameboy with you on the plane? I used to work with a woman who was terrified of flying and one of the other people we worked with stuck a gameboy in her hands just before takeoff. She played happily all the way to wherever. Worked like a charm.
best of luck to you.
I've noticed your posts before by the way. Like you I'm an exercise nut (spin class, rowing and weights before work each day) and on Lexapro. I understand not wanting to stay on it if you gained weight. How are you doing?
best
h
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