Gregor
23-10-07, 19:30
Hi,
I finally made the decision to go to see my wife in Peru. The ticket's all paid for, so there's no backing out now. I just need some advice and possible encouragement about how to deal with my agoraphobia on the trip which is about 17 hours.
I'm doing everything i can to make the journey as less stressful as possible. My dad is driving me to London the day before to break the journey up a little and my friend has generously agreed to fly part way (to Madrid) to help me cope. We're also going to contact the airline to see what help they can provide me at the airports - i don't want to be standing in queues, etc.
I've been to see my GP and she's given me some Diazepam. I've never taken these before, so i need some advice on that. What sort of effect will they give me? will they really relax me enough? how long do they last? like should i take one before the first flight, then another before the second flight? also, i can't take tablets (an anxiety thing), so can these ones be crushed and taken in that way, if so, is the taste unbearable? I'm going to try one before i go anyway, but i'd just like all these questions answered because i'm nervous about taking anything new.
The big date is 9th November and i'm scared to death! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Gregor
I finally made the decision to go to see my wife in Peru. The ticket's all paid for, so there's no backing out now. I just need some advice and possible encouragement about how to deal with my agoraphobia on the trip which is about 17 hours.
I'm doing everything i can to make the journey as less stressful as possible. My dad is driving me to London the day before to break the journey up a little and my friend has generously agreed to fly part way (to Madrid) to help me cope. We're also going to contact the airline to see what help they can provide me at the airports - i don't want to be standing in queues, etc.
I've been to see my GP and she's given me some Diazepam. I've never taken these before, so i need some advice on that. What sort of effect will they give me? will they really relax me enough? how long do they last? like should i take one before the first flight, then another before the second flight? also, i can't take tablets (an anxiety thing), so can these ones be crushed and taken in that way, if so, is the taste unbearable? I'm going to try one before i go anyway, but i'd just like all these questions answered because i'm nervous about taking anything new.
The big date is 9th November and i'm scared to death! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Gregor