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Frightened to Fly

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FairyLightBan · 15/07/2024 21:33

I have to fly in September to Jamaica for a wedding. I am absolutely shitting it. The doctor won't give me anything to help me fly and I don't know what to do 😭
I haven't flown for 6 years, well before COVID but I have to fly for my son's wedding. I cannot not go. What do I do? I have no partner for support, my family are flying out for 2 weeks but I'm doing a week so not flying with anyone. I'm absolutely dreading it. Can anyone suggest a calming product that I can take??
AIBU in wanting a sedative from the doctor??
I'm even looking online for something/a tablet to help

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FairyLightBan · 15/07/2024 21:40

I have to go. I'm cursing them even booking a wedding there, is there anything I can take? I had diazepam before and it took the edge off. I want something similar

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GoodVibesHere · 15/07/2024 21:40

You could try sleeping tablets such as Nytol or Boots Sleepeaze. My GP won't prescribe me Diazepam for flying any more.

CommeUneVacheEspagnole · 15/07/2024 21:37

Apparently there's a course you can take provided by the airlines that will really help.

I know how you feel OP. I recently flew for the first time in around 17 years. I stopped due to a bad flight and when we booked it, I was lying in bed panicking etc etc. I managed to postpone the fear and told myself to stop worrying until the day. When the day came, there was a bit of nerves but not the crying, not being able to function wreck I'd envisioned. It was fine. I hope you're fine too.