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April 26, 2011

Has 4 S been documented in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual? The military

does not seem to acknowledge it because the military doctors tell me its not in

there. They keep telling me its OCD or ADD (which i do have but cope very well

with it). If anyone can give me other information to tell my doc on the base it

would be greatly appreciated, Thank you.

November 14, 2011

Hi I would advise using earplugs or, as Darlene suggested, using an iPod/MP3 player. Lorazepam/xanax belong to a class of drug called benzodiazepines, and they can be addictive and cause long term changes to brain chemistry. I have taken them, and ended up in hospital and incapacitated for months from worse anxiety than they were meant to assist me with... they could put you on a long road to dependency and possible adverse reactions. If you can manage it, try a non-chemical approach to management :-)To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 2:05 PMSubject: Re: question

, I have had experience with xanax which is similar to Lorazepam. The doctor is right that it is not a long term fix but it will certainly help you with the anxiety. My advice is to just prepare yourself mentally that you WILL hear gum and other noises. Prepare yourself mentally that you WILL get through it. I know worrying is natural for us, but honestly... it will only make it worse. Do you have an iPod? Listening to calming music will help. Just remember that your time on that plane and in the airport is only temporary and you WILL get through it. Tell yourself that over and over, especially when you hear a trigger. I know you can do this.

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> I am scheduled to go on a long plane trip close to Kzyrkastan soon. My doctor is prescribing "Lorazepam" for me while i am stuck in the airports and on the airlines. Has anyone had any experience with this? He did say this is not a long term fix, its just to get me through my long travels and to help me in the airport. Im still nervous because so many people decide to chew gum for their travels. I dont want to have a nervous break down or anything, but im still concerned. The noise cancelling headphones only help so much and im not sure if they believe what we go through with these things. If anyone has any more ideas to help me through my travels it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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November 15, 2011

Eag plugs will help you with your short-term needs. I find that lorazepam is

relaxing and helps with sleep

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> I am scheduled to go on a long plane trip close to Kzyrkastan soon. My doctor

is prescribing " Lorazepam " for me while i am stuck in the airports and on the

airlines. Has anyone had any experience with this? He did say this is not a

long term fix, its just to get me through my long travels and to help me in the

airport. Im still nervous because so many people decide to chew gum for their

travels. I dont want to have a nervous break down or anything, but im still

concerned. The noise cancelling headphones only help so much and im not sure if

they believe what we go through with these things. If anyone has any more ideas

to help me through my travels it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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November 15, 2011

Thank you so much for the suggestion. I am familiar with both and find the higher disciple ear plugs the best. Also, I am so grateful for ipod. If anything, certain music can help calm you down.

To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Tue, November 15, 2011 9:12:51 AMSubject: Re: question

Eag plugs will help you with your short-term needs. I find that lorazepam is relaxing and helps with sleep>> I am scheduled to go on a long plane trip close to Kzyrkastan soon. My doctor is prescribing "Lorazepam" for me while i am stuck in the airports and on the airlines. Has anyone had any experience with this? He did say this is not a long term fix, its just to get me through my long travels and to help me in the airport. Im still nervous because so many people decide to chew gum for their travels. I dont want to have a nervous break down or anything, but im still concerned. The noise cancelling headphones only help so much and im not sure if they believe what we go through with these things. If anyone has any more

ideas to help me through my travels it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.>

November 15, 2011

Just adding to what others are saying: playing music may be better than just

earplugs during the flight, but you will need the earplugs for takeoff and

landing when you have to turn off your music player.

I prefer either having a playlist or have nature sounds on continuous play, so

there is no break and I don't have to hear the outside noise while trying to

find a new track I want to listen to. Be prepared

I have no experience with Lorazepam, but I would recommend some herbal 'chill

pills' like St. 's wort or 5HTP.

Safe travels!