Medication for flying
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:52 pm
Im about a month into the program. I have had anxiety for 10+ years. For 4 years i was taking xanax daily, a very small dose, .25 usually broken in half 2x a day. Last january, i sort of melted down and stopped taking it. I was determined to get better completely, and naturally. Im trying my best at the program, but it is very hard for me. I know that diet is one of the biggest keys for me feeling well. As long as i avoid, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and most grains i feel great (easy, right?) but at least i know. This entire calendar year i have been great, no meds, no alcohol, very limited caffeine, and very limited sugar and grains.
I have a flight i have to take on thursday (there is no way i cant not go, and that alone makes me very nervous)...im already freaking out. i do not want to take meds! but im already in a state of panic. I know how safe flying is, but even typing this my palms are sweating profusely. My sister happens to be a psychiatry resident, and very holistic. she gave me options. my dad is a chiroprator, and he gave me his options. so what i have been presented with is .25mg xanax, 10mg propranolol from my sister for extreme panic (i am a ver sensitive person, so i know how small those doses sound, but i will have withdrawal and headaches from even that amount). my dad has given me kava, melatonin, and organic minerals. i also have access to basically every herb, and supplement made.
i think my biggest issue is ive been feeling very good, and im very nervous about getting "off my program" any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a flight i have to take on thursday (there is no way i cant not go, and that alone makes me very nervous)...im already freaking out. i do not want to take meds! but im already in a state of panic. I know how safe flying is, but even typing this my palms are sweating profusely. My sister happens to be a psychiatry resident, and very holistic. she gave me options. my dad is a chiroprator, and he gave me his options. so what i have been presented with is .25mg xanax, 10mg propranolol from my sister for extreme panic (i am a ver sensitive person, so i know how small those doses sound, but i will have withdrawal and headaches from even that amount). my dad has given me kava, melatonin, and organic minerals. i also have access to basically every herb, and supplement made.
i think my biggest issue is ive been feeling very good, and im very nervous about getting "off my program" any help would be greatly appreciated.