Freaking Out Bad! Flying!

[Loula]

I have the biggest fear of flying and first thing in the morning I'm flying!! I'm so scared!

Yesterday at work I had a huge panic attack at work. I was shaking, spinning, shallow breathing, heart pumping out of my chest and threw up so much I ended up coughing up blood and pulling veins around my eyes.

Today I had to take another day of work because I'm still being ill and not breathing right.

Does anyone have and good tips to flying that is not deep breathing as that makes me worse.

[blondguy]

Hello Loula

• slow breath in from nose and gently exhale through your mouth
• If you have the time...(and your GP agrees) a light anti anxiety med will help....see your doc..a good move
• let the flight attendant know that you are really nervous....as well as venting..you have just blown off steam and she will look after you since she will be aware.
• distraction time...find as many distractions as you can prior to and on the plane...videogame...watch a movie....have a look at a website on anything...example...animal rescue... and have a read.
• no heavy..deep breathing through mouth.....slow...breathing through your nose then exhale through mouth
• drink milk...Calcium is a natural tranquilizer....dump the coffee...

Great to see you again Loula.... There are many kind people on here that can offer support 🙂

Paul

[Loula]

Thank You for your reply.

I I saw my GP and he gave me stuff to help me. Fingers cross it makes me sleepy.

Ive packed two books, an iPad with fresh prince of bel air on it and my favourite chocolates.

Saldly if I concentrate on my breathing I will freak out. Many doctors have tried to get me to do in and see how I react and are like and we will not be trying that again lol.

[blondguy]

Hey Loula

Thankyou for posting back 🙂

You are pressing all the right buttons 🙂 as sometimes the mega breathing can be counter productive...I get it.

Even a cell phone with a silly app on it can be a help...even a really annoying one....seriously...if you are busy with a distraction the anxiety/fear cant get a grip.

The ipad is a great idea and good on you Loula

Paulx