1. Assuming you have doctor prescribed access to both, what is more appropriate for a severe fear of flying with the possibility of a panic attack – a beta blocker (tenormin), or a benzo (xanax) ? 2. Are there any good self help websites, or cds/books to buy anyone knows of for fear of flying?
I have been on tenormin for years and it has no effect on my fear of flying. Benzos like xanax, valium, serax, and ativan can help. Also hypnosis, visualization, biofeed back can help. Good luck.

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I have a beloved relative overseas and she needs to come to the States by plane sooner or later – NO exceptions.

For her it’s going to be an 11 to 13 hr. flight…

She FEARS flying…
And here are some of the other things that she fears…
1) Unlike before, she doesn’t like to go upstairs (2nd, 3rd, 4th floors, etc.) So she basically avoids local shopping malls and department stores altogether now.
What drives me crazy is that she wasn’t like this before!

2) If she has to walk around the neighboorhood or an alley, she wouldn’t because… I really don’t know why.

3) If she’s inside home and if it rains/snows a lot, she tells me that she feels trapped inside the rain/snow.

How can I bring her to the United States?
I am so worried…

The doctors over there say that it’s something inside her brain that no longer functions correctly and that she could DIE from flying from a heart attack or panic attack…

This is driving me crazy…
and she HAS to come here…

Fear of heights is a pretty common phobia, it can be caused by a number of things. Therapy is probably the best approach for this fear – there are several methods used for phobias, most involving exposure to the phobic object (in your relative’s case – heights). Cognitive-behavioral therapy has the highest percent of positive results for this type of conditions.

Your relative should check CB (or other approaches she is comfortable with) therapists in her area, or ask her physician to recommend her to one. The duration of the therapy depends on how serious her condition is, how long it lasted, how open she is to therapy and the quality of the communication with the therapist. There are therapists and centers that report successful results in less than 6 weeks.

For emergency situations, therapists speed up the process by offering several sessions per week.

If she doesn’t have enough time for therapy, I would suggest taking a mild anti-depressant (also used for anxiety conditions) or a natural remedy – Kava-Kava roots or Valerian herbs (found in pharmacies) – for the duration of the flight.

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hi im very scared to fly. after 9-11, i ran up and down the aisles and had a panic attack. and basically i have a panic attack on the plane. they have even had marshalls sit next to me. i would really likee to fly. i have an opportunity to fly regularly and see new parts of the country, which is a dream come true that pretty much fell on my lap. but i cant imagine it. i take valiums for my flying. i hate asking for them from doctors. sometimes i have had the feeling doctors wanted to exploit this weekness and put me on more and different drugs, as well as pump numerous appointments from my wallet. i feel vulnerable to being exploited because of this anxiety. and i feel like a damn fool when i get on the plane and i disturb everyone around me. i was never like this before 9-11. i flew many times before and loved it. it was after 9-11 that i realized that i could die in a terrible manner and what that means. there are so many smart people on these boards. thanks for your help.

you have to realize that security is tighter than ever now and the chances of it happening again with YOU in that EXACT plane is nearly less than none…

I had no fears of getting back on a plane because this is America….

this country is taking so much pride in keeping people safe, healthy, and alive, and there is no reason to be scared of this kind of thing anymore..

its been 6+ years…

its time to move on…

right before you buy that ticket…just think about the one person in the world that always is there and cheers you up…makes you feel good inside…and think of his person riding right next to you the entire way…all that you will talk about and all the things you will do together for the rest of the ride…now would you EVER want that ride to stop? endless memories and conversations…

im willing to sit on that plane forever..

but its never gonna happen…

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i have been travelling my whole life. i could not evan count how many planes i have been on.
yet i am scared of flying. i have panic attacks.
i am always worried the plane is going to
crash. and every noise i hear i panic.
should i be scared?
and what can i do to cure this? (while flying & before leaving)

get a routine something that makes you calm down and relax and keep doing it. also ask the doctor if you can take anything before the flight.

I feel the same way

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My friend began to panic when her heart started racing. She was able to calm down, doing Yoga breathing after 40 min..There was no pain invovled, and subsequent Dr. visit, ruled out heart problems. Suggestions to avoid future episodes would help.

shortness of breath like you under a two ton object

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