long flight advice
Jan 7, 2005 | 6:47 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Rhode Island, USA - AA 2MM - Thanks to FT
Posts: 193
1. Don't look at your watch - get onboard and settle in - get comfortable
2. Ambien is good but only if you hve 6-8 hours - it knocks me out for 5-6 but everyone is different.
3. I agree with the previous posted - once you mentally prepare it isn't that bed - I am more restless on shorter flights because they are often too short to watch a whole movie or sleep with medication.
Have a good trip
cejkwj
2. Ambien is good but only if you hve 6-8 hours - it knocks me out for 5-6 but everyone is different.
3. I agree with the previous posted - once you mentally prepare it isn't that bed - I am more restless on shorter flights because they are often too short to watch a whole movie or sleep with medication.
Have a good trip
cejkwj
Jan 8, 2005 | 2:26 pm
#19
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: Lifetime: UA Gold, AA Gold, & Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,352
If you want to sleep, Ambien is definitely the way to go. It won't leave you with a drugged feeling as benzodiazapine tranquilizers often do (e.g. valium, klonopin, attivan, etc.). Your doctor will almost surely write you a prescription for it, probably even over the phone. I carry a bottle with me in my laptop bag everywhere I go.
I would recommend trying it out a few times before leaving to figure out the right dose. Take it 30 min before you want to fall asleep. Don't take it if you don't intend to sleep as this can result in unusual experiences.
I would recommend trying it out a few times before leaving to figure out the right dose. Take it 30 min before you want to fall asleep. Don't take it if you don't intend to sleep as this can result in unusual experiences.
