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To feel this bad

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Feelingblue11 · 22/03/2025 05:26

I have just flew to Australia for a family wedding. I arrived yesterday and I feel AWFUL. It didn’t help that I didn’t sleep one wink on the entire journey (27 hours awake). I now have really bad anxiety and can’t sleep properly despite feeling so exhausted. The anxious feeling is just so intense! I guess I’m just shocked at how I have reacted to the journey!!! Any advice from anyone with how to deal with the anxiety?

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Feelingblue11 · 22/03/2025 06:57

@Topjoe19 thats a good shout thank you! Will look to buy some

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Feelingblue11 · 22/03/2025 06:55

@Batbatbatty gotcha! Will do. Thank you

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Topjoe19 · 22/03/2025 06:40

You can buy melatonin in Aus I think? Just have a bath, some food, watch TV, then lay quietly in a dark room. Don't worry you'll adjust. Have a great time

phonecompaniesstink · 22/03/2025 06:39

Travel to somewhere new, especially so far, can be overwhelming. I would do whatever you can to be kind to yourself - a walk, read a book, cup of tea etc. Sleep will come eventually. I'm sure you'll then feel better. Have a great trip.

Batbatbatty · 22/03/2025 06:20

I meant something over the counter, in the UK you'd just buy Nytol.

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Feelingblue11 · 22/03/2025 06:06

@Batbatbatty my mum actually has some diazepam with her which she’s offered me. But I’ve not taken anything before so I’m worried.

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Feelingblue11 · 22/03/2025 06:05

Bump

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Batbatbatty · 22/03/2025 05:34

No experience flying that far, but you seem to be majorly sleep deprived. Why not take a sleeping tablet and sleep for a bit?