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Flight anxiety
Okay it's not ntill July but, in July I am going to New York which is like 5 or 6 hours on a plane. The longest flight I was on was less than three hours. I am terrified of planes. The first time I flew I was terrified I was going to get deep vain trombosis which I know is unlikely but often fears can be irrational. I moved my legs all the way to Tunisia though which must have annoyed my dad. I am less worried about a plane accident than this. I got socks which reduce the risk though so thats one aspect of my anxiety pretty much dealt with. I don't mind the over all experience of being up in the air but am absolutely terrified of taking off and landing. The main reason for this is my ears, I suck sweets, chew gum and try to keep swallowing but my mouth often goes dry which makes this hard. Besides I find it makes little difference. My ears feel as thogh theyre blocked and my head feels like its going to explode. It really hurts. I've often ended up in tears. For about two days of my holiday my ears remained blocked untill they eventually popped at a loud concert. I am terrified. I hate the sensation and I really wish I didn't have to fly at all. Does anyone know can the doctor perscribe me something for my anxiety for this? I am on anti-anxiety medication already but at this time would it be normal to ask for something stronger that would make me sleep or something? I'd just love to stop worrying about this.
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