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<blockquote data-quote="Kjs" data-source="post: 247330"><p>We just went throught this with difficult child. He was terrified. Ended up in ER last Tuesday night because he was having trouble breathing, tingly all over..scared.</p><p>I was at work. husband tried just driving around for fresh air. He said it would come and go and difficult child looked like a zombie. ER said anxiety attack. Gave him xanax, low dose. Told him to take it 30 minutes prior to flight. Pharmacy said it is pretty fast acting, 4 - 6 hours. However difficult child wouldn't take it. Said it might kill him if he takes drugs....sigh!!! But I think just knowing he had them made him much better.</p><p> </p><p>What therapist told him was to take his ipod. You can listen to music when you first get on. They tell you when to put away your electronics. Then once you are up you can put it back on. Listen to relaxing music and do some breathing excersices. therapist taught difficult child some breathing exersices. </p><p> </p><p>difficult child said the flight was "very bad". husband said he had his moments. Like saying, "I can't stand this, I have to get out of here". LOL.. But they landed safely. They are set to fly home tomorrow night. husband said difficult child has not mentioned the flight back yet. They are awfully busy.</p><p> </p><p>There is also something you can buy at walgreens. No drugs. I can't remember the name right now. I bought some for difficult child. Little elastic bands you put on each wrist. Has a little plastic ball that goes over the inner part of your wrist. Suppose to prevent motion sickness, any sickness, morning sickness too. A co-worker said his wife swore by it when she was pregnant. I don't know if it works, but just knowing that he has it on would probably just do the trick for difficult child.</p><p> </p><p>Music - breathe - drugs! You will be just fine.</p><p> </p><p>I also used Actifed once so my ears would stay open. It totally knocked me out. I slept. However, I would try any drugs before going so you will know how it effects you and for how long. I wouldn't want to try something and end up having a bad reaction or being sick on the plane.</p><p> </p><p>You will be just fine. Where are you flying out of? My boys flew from Ohare. We are closer to Milwaukee, but cheaper from Ohare. Just look around at all the people and see that they are all fine too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kjs, post: 247330"] We just went throught this with difficult child. He was terrified. Ended up in ER last Tuesday night because he was having trouble breathing, tingly all over..scared. I was at work. husband tried just driving around for fresh air. He said it would come and go and difficult child looked like a zombie. ER said anxiety attack. Gave him xanax, low dose. Told him to take it 30 minutes prior to flight. Pharmacy said it is pretty fast acting, 4 - 6 hours. However difficult child wouldn't take it. Said it might kill him if he takes drugs....sigh!!! But I think just knowing he had them made him much better. What therapist told him was to take his ipod. You can listen to music when you first get on. They tell you when to put away your electronics. Then once you are up you can put it back on. Listen to relaxing music and do some breathing excersices. therapist taught difficult child some breathing exersices. difficult child said the flight was "very bad". husband said he had his moments. Like saying, "I can't stand this, I have to get out of here". LOL.. But they landed safely. They are set to fly home tomorrow night. husband said difficult child has not mentioned the flight back yet. They are awfully busy. There is also something you can buy at walgreens. No drugs. I can't remember the name right now. I bought some for difficult child. Little elastic bands you put on each wrist. Has a little plastic ball that goes over the inner part of your wrist. Suppose to prevent motion sickness, any sickness, morning sickness too. A co-worker said his wife swore by it when she was pregnant. I don't know if it works, but just knowing that he has it on would probably just do the trick for difficult child. Music - breathe - drugs! You will be just fine. I also used Actifed once so my ears would stay open. It totally knocked me out. I slept. However, I would try any drugs before going so you will know how it effects you and for how long. I wouldn't want to try something and end up having a bad reaction or being sick on the plane. You will be just fine. Where are you flying out of? My boys flew from Ohare. We are closer to Milwaukee, but cheaper from Ohare. Just look around at all the people and see that they are all fine too. [/QUOTE]
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