Traveling

Melodie · Post by **Melodie** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:41 am

Just curious if someone out there could give me some advice on a trip I'm about to take. I live in Jacksonville, Fl and I will be flying(something I hate to do)to Colorado Springs. Ok, I'm hearing a lot about altitude sickness which consist of increased anxiety (if one is already prone to that), dizziness, shortness of breath etc... Is there anything that I can do to prevent this if at all possible? By the way I'm going there to assist my sister and brother in law in driving back to Florida because they are moving. Please help. Thanks guys!~ Melodie

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:52 am

Well, on the positive side, you'll be driving back, so you'll be fine then. I'm afraid of flying too, so i probably cant help that much. But i would suggest, deep breathing excercises, meditation, relaxation CD etc before hand.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:04 am

When I have to fly I take Dramamine. I have severe motion sickness and I can totally handle it with NO problems as long as I take the dramamine!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:22 am

hey guys,
i used to love travelling, but since my anxiety have been afaird, but i have challenged myslef many times now and now it doesnt bother me..because i know that anxiety doesnt kill, i guess what most of us worry abt also is making a fool out of ourselves. but all i can say is you can do it!!! just remember to relax!!! and if you get any sypmtoms ignore it. tell yourself i'm getting dizzy but it wont kill me so i'm going to ignore it. and you'll see in about a minute or so the symptom goes away!!good luck and god bless