Flying with ptsd help!!

[Blondie2544]

Hey everyone, I need help!
I was accepted at River Oaks for trauma treatment. I have tried to get on the plane something like 5 times!! What I am I going to do? I am fearful of flying alone. I have never been so far from home, only been on a plane once, and didn't like it....I need someone I trust to fly with me but they won't. I am almost out of xanax, and my back is against a wall here. I am so afraid to get on the plane...alll the different things that could happen swirl in my head. I have been through enough... I need help but no one will help me get there. UGH!!!! I just want to get to treatment.
I hope some one reads this.

 

[mamachick]

I am sorry about your fear of plane. You need to get there. Is there nobody there that can fly with you and return after you admission. I would be happy to do it! You are not alone here!

 

[Deleted member 47384]

I'm sorry, that sounds scary! Flying is really nerve-wracking for me, too. But it sounds like there's a really really good destination at the end of your journey!

A tip someone once told me for being scared on airplanes: if there's turbulance or the plane makes a movement that makes you nervous, try to steal a glance over at the flight attendants. They've flown literally hundreds, if not thousands of times, so they know the way a plane is supposed to move - if you see them calmly going about their business, then there's nothing to worry about :)

Also, if possible, maybe bring something to distract yourself. A good book, or some music, or download a movie or show onto a laptop if you can. It'll help you pass the time and give you something external to focus on, so you don't have to spend the whole flight stuck in your own head.

Hope that helps. Best of luck!!

 

[ladee]

Is there a possibility who ever prescribed your xanax will either add some for special reasons , such as this, or give you something to add to it while on the flight there and back?? Doesn't hurt to ask. I understand your feelings. I feel the same way about flying.

Can you take a train to your destination? Something to check into. Would really hate for you to miss this opportunity.

Call your prescribing Dr. and tell them the circumstances. Hopefully they will understand and help you.

Sending lots of positive energy for you to find a solution. :hug::hug:

 

[Blondie2544]

I'm sorry, that sounds scary! Flying is really nerve-wracking for me, too. But it sounds like there's a r...

I am sorry about your fear of plane. You need to get there. Is there nobody there that can fly with you a...

I am near syracuse NY and Neither of my parents feel comfortable flying. My sister offered at the end of June and I said yes. Then the night before I just started hysterically crying and she kept saying quit your crying, you're being a drama queen, are we going or not. So, I just said NO we are NOT going! I didn't mean it, I was just having an episode. But now she completely refuses to fly with me at all.
But, anyway I should be able to do this. I just don't understand what my problem is.

Is there a possibility who ever prescribed your xanax will either add some for special reasons , such as...

Thank you, The train from syracuse NY is 46 hrs, the bus is 24 hours and no one wants to take a road trip with me or we would just drive. So a plane it is. it's only 4.5 hours of my life. The doc gave me 2 Valium to use to fly 5mg each...I have never had valium..I take xanax constantly and believe me after 8 years that doesn't work so great.

 

[FauxLiz]

Blondie, As I mentioned in our PC have you checked with your church is there someone there that can fly with you? What about at the local rape crisis/DV shelter is there someone that could go with you? What about a home health aide? Could you pay a nurse to fly with you? I really wish I could help you, were you able to get some stabilization help?

 

[Neverthesame]

Try to also remember that air travel is the safest means of transport by a fair margin. Out of the ~ 4 million flights in 2017, there were fewer than 20 accidents and zero deaths. You are more likely to be struck by lightning, no exaggeration. Small comfort I know, but that's the facts of it.

 

[Blondie2544]

Blondie, As I mentioned in our PC have you checked with your church is there someone there that can fl...

I am going today, i think..... if you want to go to a stabilization you have to call every am to see if they have a bed.

 

[FauxLiz]

Going to stabilization or RO? If you want I am willing to hold your hand as much as you want from afar to assist with the plane trip to RO. I really think you would benefit from the work you will do there

 

[Blondie2544]

RO...........I know it will be good for me, I have a plane ticket for tomorrow at noon...ughhh and I just feel really fearful. I would like to get a hotel room and chill when I get off the plane b/c I will need to relax. I fear I will be over stimulated...but everyone, family and such, say I have to go straight there or I won't want to go the next morning....UGHHHHH Kimberly told me that the psychiatrist will be on-call so they will have to call for orders..which makes me think thatI would be better off to just go in 8am Monday morning...thank you for your help..I don't know what i would do with out you.
Amy

 

[FauxLiz]

Amy,

Have you talked to Kimberly about whether there is a group or organization that they work with that sometimes assists clients once they are in NOLO at the airport I understand about your family having reservations about you not checking in if you wait over night maybe if RO has someone that can meet you at the airport and assist in the transition ie help you calm down etc on the way to the hospital that would help.

I was fortunate enough that my T and I scheduled check in calls with him personally at different times during my trip, at the hotel the night before, the next morning encouraging me to call for my ride , and lastly when I sat down with Kimberly and started the admissions process . If you have someone in your life anyone you trust to be encouraging like that I would suggest that honest to God that is the only thing that got me thru the door my first time all alone.

 

[Blondie2544]

I am on disability so I can get a wheel chair in New Orleans to wheel me right to the curb. I will grab a taxi and and I am on my way.
I am tired of being afraid, it's time for me to pull up my big girl pants and just get on with it. It will be a challenge but I know I can do this!