In Reply to: Flying!!!!!!! posted by midge on Friday, 30. April 2004 at 20:41 Bali Time:
I hate flying too, and the older I got, the worse I became. I think some of it has to do with being responsible for your kids etc, and worrying about awful possibilities. So after many years of living in Darwin, and having to fly such long distances to NZ etc with a child in tow,I had a chat to my doctor, who prescribed Lexotan(anti-anxiety) tablets for me. They work very well, usually only take one 3mg tab half an hour before boarding, and another 4 or 5 hours into the flight if need be. I believe there is now a particular medication available which is specifically for this type of problem, but because I use the Lexotan very successfully, I am loathe to change.This medication leaves me feeling very relaxed & unfearful, but still able to function responsibly, and without having to resort to half a dozen stiff whiskeys. And that's before boarding!