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Should i ask my doctor for anti-anxiety meds for my flying induced panic attacks? i have flown once, across the country and found my self in a serious panic. i couldnt breathe, started shaking, and felt like i was losing control of my heart. i have to fly
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Doctors : Doctors often prescribe an anti-anxiety medication or a "cocktail" (mixture of medications) for very brief use, if a person who is phobic to flying needs to fly. I know you have to fly again soon, but after you come back; why don't you consider working with a psychologist to get past this. Cognitive behavioral therapy or behavior modification therapy could help you to work through this so that you don't need medications or to be fearful in the future. Take care.
Answered 10/3/2016
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