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A member asked:
Why would i be lightheaded and feel like i can't breathe on airplane mostly during takeoff or descending? some during turns but mostly takeoff/landing
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It certainly: Sounds like anxiety. Consider meeting with a psychologist to work on CBT and/or having medication prescribed for anxiety.
Answered 5/17/2015
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Anxiety/panic attack: Sounds like you're describing anxiety and/or panic attack. You've already been prescribed Xanax (alprazolam), although I can't see why, which is a highly addictive benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. Tell your Family Doc about your concerns. Get complete evaluation and ask about referral for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is very effective w/o side effects & addiction.
Answered 5/17/2015
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My take: I suspect that you are experiencing an emotional reaction to the takeoff and landing, and this can readily be deconditioned via biofeedback or EMDR training. There is NO medical cause that I can conceive to explain your experience.
Answered 5/19/2015
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