Feeling a bit panicky/claustrophobic in hotel room don’t want to wake daughter..tips??

[Anonymous]

Every now and again I will feel claustrophobic in hotel room (no open window just a huge glass window and an air controller/fan in room). I can usually work through it and get to sleep but think I’ll be up til 4 am tonight just trying to calm the irrational feeling. No alcohol/premenopausal. I am here 2 more nights. Any tips? I breath and talk myself into calm but would like this odd trigger (3 years now) to go away. Just posting this has helped.

[Anonymous]

Take a walk in the hallway. Go outside and get some air.

[Anonymous]

Benadryl. Ask for an Rx for hydroxyzine and or klonooin

[Anonymous]

I have Benadryl. Will try that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have Benadryl. Will try that.

You’re not parenting alone right? If you are please don’t knock yourself out with Benadryl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have Benadryl. Will try that.

You’re not parenting alone right? If you are please don’t knock yourself out with Benadryl.

I will take 1/2 tab. My daughter is midteen, sound asleep.

[Anonymous]

Maybe some gummies in the future

[Anonymous]

First, remind yourself that these are just thoughts, you aren’t in any danger. When I feel panicky, I try to distract myself (which may be hard if you are in the dark and trying to keep quiet) or I try deep breathing. If you have ear buds, Air pods, whatever, you can find a breathing meditation on YouTube.

[Anonymous]

Ugh. Now this is going to make me claustrophobic next time I stay in a hotel.

Listen to a podcast in the dark.

[Anonymous]

This always helps me sleep:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DkgozEpaeLw

[Anonymous]

download a white noise app on your phone and then use it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Benadryl. Ask for an Rx for hydroxyzine and or klonooin

DP. Sure, and then watch the doctor clutch their pearls and start delivering a lecture about addiction.

[Anonymous]

Turn on white noise/constant fan. Order a soft drink and magazines from room service to district yourself.

[Anonymous]

Box breathing.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/box-breathing-benefits/

[Anonymous]

Play a game on your phone. Try Sporcle.

Listen to a relaxing or enthralling podcast. You could try a soothing progressive relaxation or guided mediation.

Make elaborate lists on your phone: all the concerts you’ve attended, every state you’ve visited, every place you’d like to visit…

Watch ridiculous YouTube videos - light and funny like cute baby animals or something.

Been there. You can do this.