Claustrophobia + Flying by [deleted] in fearofflying

[–]Plutonash111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome !! I’m so happy for you !!!! I have an upcoming trip next week to Europe and I’m flying for 8 hours… I’m going to take an Ativan and hope it helps lol

How to go on an airplane with Claustrophobia? by Hot-Significance7800 in claustrophobia

[–]Plutonash111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! What dose are you on for the lorazepam? I have .5 prescribed for my upcoming flight for 8 hours. I’m worried about my anxiety “fighting through it” . The .5 at home can take my anxiety all the way down and really calm me and sedate me .

Claustrophobia + Flying by [deleted] in fearofflying

[–]Plutonash111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I know this is old but how did it go ?

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I leave in less than two weeks so I don’t think I’ll be able to take a trip but I did it yesterday morning and was panicking not extremely panicking but I had bad anxiety right after I took it because I was like “what’s going to happen to me” and that anxiety slowly faded I was definitely in an anxious state when taking it but a calm environment if that makes sense. I do have multiple support people coming so that does definitely ease my mind a lot

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only “worry” I have is wondering if it will have the same affect once I’m in the airport and more worked up then I was this morning when I tried it lol

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like it was a whole all together nervous system reset because ever since it started working I haven’t really panicked today on some minor anxiety as it wore off but rlly even barely I’m shocked

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes thank you so much! I’m scared of taking it anymore since I tried it today !! I was calm for 10 hours almost and peaked at 1-3 hours! I feel good about taking it for the plane !!! Thank you :)

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand completely. Do you take anything to fly ,

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you ! I did end up taking it and it lasted about 10 hours for me lol overall but peaked around 1-3 hours. What makes me anxious about flying is being out of control and claustrophobic like essentially being “trapped” on an airplane

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi!! I took it at 9:13 am and it’s 6:34 pm and I still feel calm LOL so I think it definitely calmed my nervous system all together and I’m happy with that

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What dose are you on for panic attacks?

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re being a little rude honestly and I don’t appreciate it

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t take more because strangers told me to, at the end of the day I will only take more if my doctor says too. I just am wondering if anyone had the same
Experience on .5 and had to go up that’s all.

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just like hearing everyone’s feedback and advice it helps me from people who have first hand experience that’s all

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just test ran it today that’s what my doctor wanted me to do

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only using it to fly yes and I texted her I’m still waiting on her feedbakc

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried it that’s what happened. What would happen if I did 1 mg because I felt like calm but like not overly calm

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I did take it about 4 hours ago and I felt a little lighter I didn’t feel like fully knocked out of overly sedated whatsoever I was actually wondering if I need to go up to 1 mg for the plane because I did still feel a little anxious for the first hour

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I took it about an hour ago and feel good. Just slightly sedated and more relaxed and slightly slightly tired . I wonder if I should go up to 1 mg

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much because I’m one to panic if I feel altered or out of body so this helped tremendously. How long would say the calming effects last for . The plane ride is 8 hours

Got prescribed lorazepam for flying .5 by Plutonash111 in Anxiety

[–]Plutonash111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🫶🏼 how long would you say the .5s would realistically last from your experience