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Post by sum on May 24, 2013 8:16:33 GMT 7
Is there a professional service or charity or organisation that is able to accompany a mentally ill person back home to Australia? Not pay for the flight obviously, but give them support home and in the plane and back on Australian ground?
I'm not sure if this is the right area to put this question in?
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Post by hypoman on May 24, 2013 9:41:25 GMT 7
sum i feel for you mate after reading your other post. I too have suffered from panic attacks (if thois is what your going through), but luckily not due to flying. I would hate to be in that position and have my pension payments in jepordy by not being able to return on time.
best thing i would suggest is to get in touch with centrelink international services. maybe they could shed some light or welfare rights or the embassy. I think it will be hard to find someone to accompany you during the flight but they may find someone who could help get you seated and someone in oz to help you get off the plane. only other thing I would suggest is some headphones and eye covers to try blacking out your senses. maybe heavy meds too, but if your too doped up they may not let you on the plane.
only other alternative is to try and jump a boat!
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Post by latindancer on May 24, 2013 9:45:51 GMT 7
As far as I know there is specific medication for panic attacks. ( Beta blockers ? ) Not sure if this is exactly what you suffer from, Sum. Perhaps advertise on an expat forum ? Or contact the embassy ?
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Post by tablet on May 25, 2013 10:02:32 GMT 7
Hi Sum, Have a read of this. They do mention the plane anxiety attacks somewhere. Also on the page is a link to BEYONDBLUE SUPPORT SERVICE. Give them an email and maybe ask them what medication you could take for the flight, plus other tips for preparing for it. www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety1960
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Post by sum on May 26, 2013 1:23:40 GMT 7
thanks for the tips guys. i'm seeing a dr in the next couple of days to get some beta blockers cause I heard they're better than anti-anxiety meds for flying. the other issue I have is trying to find shelter when I arrive back. I have no family, no friends in Australia and I wasn't thinking straight and hopped on a plane to another country and got stuck. i'm trying to find anyone and any company that may be able to help with accommodation or an advocate anywhere in Australia. the plane that i'll probably book lands in Sydney so i'm trying to find someone to help there so it's just off the plane then hopefully into shelter and support.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2013 9:26:48 GMT 7
thanks for the tips guys. i'm seeing a dr in the next couple of days to get some beta blockers cause I heard they're better than anti-anxiety meds for flying. the other issue I have is trying to find shelter when I arrive back. I have no family, no friends in Australia and I wasn't thinking straight and hopped on a plane to another country and got stuck. i'm trying to find anyone and any company that may be able to help with accommodation or an advocate anywhere in Australia. the plane that i'll probably book lands in Sydney so i'm trying to find someone to help there so it's just off the plane then hopefully into shelter and support. I have messaged you privately about this post mate, so get back to me privately and maybe we can put your mind at ease, Ok?
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2013 12:45:20 GMT 7
As far as I know there is specific medication for panic attacks. ( Beta blockers ? ) Not sure if this is exactly what you suffer from, Sum. Perhaps advertise on an expat forum ? Or contact the embassy ? Even for a Fat Head, LD; I still thought a polar bear would be like a dog with an itch and drags its big arse; hahaha LoL:) Love your avatar mate, and laugh every time I see it. But I cant help I've got a fat head fella; I've got 'Neurofibromatosis', and didn't you ever see "Elephant Man" I was in that? Sorry mate, it was that bloody Polar Bear made me say it:) Cheers...
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