Flight Anxiety? Tips please!

Rebekah

Hai! I’m 19 and I’ll be flying for the first time in 13 days. My boyfriend lives in another state and I’m going there to help him pack and then we’re driving back and moving in together in my state. So, it’s a happy trip. BUT I have panic disorder and I was diagnosed when I was 15/16. I’m recently back on anxiety medication because it’s gotten so bad and I’m so scared that I will have a panic attack on the flight. I got a nonstop, 2 hour flight to make it easier. Plus, it’s only one way so I don’t have to do it again. I was reading articles about doctors recommending Xanax (or another fast acting medication) for people who have anxiety disorders and have to fly. Should I ask my doctor for it? My boyfriend says that it will be the last thing on my mind but I’m not sure. I’ve never even been inside an airport and I’m just worried I’ll breakdown in the middle of all the stress.