Panic Attack On A Plane - How I Challenge My Anxiety/Mental Health

[@hookahlaz1065]

Watching your video is actually really comforting to me in a strange way. I myself have a really bad panic disorder and will be taking my first flight ever December 26 I’m absolutely terrified but seeing you go through literally the exact same things I do kind of makes me feel like I’ll be ok. Because you’re ok , also my flight coencidently is exactly 2 hours funny. I’ll be taking 1mg of xanax before boarding hopefully it’s enough and I wish you the best on your travels and with your panic. You’re not alone

[@BaseballRoadTripper]

Laz LastHope wow. Thank you for the best message I’ve ever received. As for your flight, YOU’VE GOT THIS! You are completely right that neither of us is alone. I’m proud of you for standing up to anxiety (living your life by still doing things like flying) and for preparing and getting the help you need (medication and even reaching out with a message like this). I wish you a peaceful flight and many more wins against that old foe, panic/anxiety. If you want to, keep me posted on your experience. -Tony

[@FlyoverCC]

I am glad that we were able to help you in whatever small way. I hope that your flight went great and wish you well in kicking panics butt!

[@TweezerBleezer123]

Sweet guy. I’ve suffered EXTREME panic disorder since I was in 5th grade. My story may be reassuring to some. I am a professional musician, which has forced me to tour. I hate flying. Everything about it. Scares the living shit out of me. It’s a combo of every panic phobia I have all in one. It’s an anxiety disorders worst nightmare. But let me tell you. There’s no greater feeling of victory, adrenaline, and self confidence, when you touch down after a flight full of panic, self doubt, depression, angst, fear of death, losing your mind. I traveled to Europe alone on a direct flight from la, it was 14 hours. As I was in line to board I still wasn’t convinced I’d actually do it. But I took it one minute at a time. Finally making it to my designated seat, I FaceTime someone close to me to bring me a sense of grounding and reality. Then the plane takes off. I make sure to have WiFi, because for me the isolation is scary. The feeling of not being able to contact loved ones. And surprisingly. My anxiety isn’t as bad as I anticipated. It was something about submitting to the fact that there’s absolutely nowhere to go when you’re 30,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. I just let it happen. Sure there was the occasion panic attack. But I noticed them, and drank some wine ( not reccomended ) and continued on. Finally after 13 hours I see daylight, and the crest of the continent of Europe. I cried and felt overly joyous and proud of myself. I never thought I’d be able to do something like that. Because as anxiety sufferers, we suffer from very low self esteem, due to the constant avoidance and fear to protect ourselves. From that flight I had about 18 others on the tour. Each was different. Some of the shortest ones yielded the most anxiety. But I was understanding how much of it I can’t control. That I noticed it wasn’t to be feared. It is how my brain is wired. I literally just couldn’t stop them from happening. Rather than fearing them, I accepted that they are nothing more than a reaction. Like someone tapping on your knee cap. I learned to enjoy flying. And I can promise you. If I did it. Anyone can. If you ever have questions please reach out to me. All the best.

[@goodtimes474]

Thank you for sharing this I gave felt like this but mostly on subways.

[@HarrisonPeloso]

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[@BaseballRoadTripper]

Harrison Peloso I love it! You are dedicated! Thanks for the views and the comments.