Ambien zombies on a plane. Is this about you?

[short 215]

Must be about the Europeans as they like their sleep aids.

 

 

https://www.yahoo.com/travel/confessions-of-a-fed-up-flight-attendant-attack-of-the-83629894522.html

[MM 6,562]

Must be about the Europeans as they like their sleep aids.

 

 

https://www.yahoo.com/travel/confessions-of-a-fed-up-flight-attendant-attack-of-the-83629894522.html

No idea why you'd single out Europeans. Lots of other groups, including your countrymen use sleep aids when flying. Probably Ambien is the drug of choice for most.

I've learned through experience after suffering from periodic insomnia recently, that Ambien tends to make me sleep walk, essentially the same behaviour the FA is pointing out.

I've had some pretty harrowing experiences with it, to the point where I'll not take it unless I am truly desperate to sleep.

This article gives me something to think about if I consider using it on a flight.

[keyman 1,379]

Must be about the Europeans as they like their sleep aids.

 

 

https://www.yahoo.com/travel/confessions-of-a-fed-up-flight-attendant-attack-of-the-83629894522.html

 

Never heard of it - is it an American drug for Americans?

 

 

 

KM

[MM 6,562]

 

Never heard of it - is it an American drug for Americans?

 

 

 

KM

 

You have to understand, short is a southerner, so anything he doesn't know much about he thinks is European.

[misteregg 709]

Flying is a strange experience for our bodies. They weren't designed to travel in this way and it's no wonder that our sleep gets messed up because of it.

I never take any sleep aids and trust my own body systems to reset eventually.

[Butch 3,456]

Best option is Melatonin. Apart from some odd dreams, it works well and also helps reduce the affects of Jet Lag. Instead of stuff with what seems to be some potentially dangerous side effects, Zopiclone is good , but related to Ambien but leaves a horrible metallic taste, Xanax or Diazepam are also useful, again, I'm not prescribing nor am I a doctor, just saying what has worked for me in the past.

 

Here's the wiki on Zopiclone:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zopiclone

 

I've found Melatonin (puritans pride, available in LOS) is the best. It is a natural hormone anyway, whether or not that makes any difference I've no idea. Working shifts it is brilliant for helping me sleep when I hit the sack physically exhausted but mentally hyped up.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin

[BigusDicus 9,835]

I have used Ambien for travel to Asia for many years. Have never had a negative incident.

 

I usually wait until they serve the meal, have a glass or two of wine (never more than 1-2). Normally sleep 5-6 hours, wake up for a couple of hours until they feed us again and repeat the process. I prefer an aisle seat. I explain to those beside me that they just need to gently shake my shoulder when they need to get out and I wake up. I can usually remain awake for 10-15 mins and then go back to sleep when they return.

 

I find that taking one pill in the evening for a few days when going to bed helps me sleep and reset my body clock much faster.

 

My physician told me that Ambien was originally designed for travelers.

[jimbowx 341]

I do the same as BigusDicus and have never had a problem. But I know people who can't take it (Like MM they sleep walk and some see things; weird things). Always best to try it before you get on a plane. Butch suggests Melatonin, I've tried that and got a big nothing. Used a whole bottle trying to make it work. Just shows everyone one is different.

 

I've learned that if I use it I enjoy 2 or 3 more days of my vacation (or work). I am messed up for 3 or 4 days each end of the trip if I don't use it.

[midlifecrisis 4,030]

I have found that alcohol contributes to my insomnia unless I am really drunk.

 

I have taken to fewer trips and fly business class now. I cannot sleep sitting (even premium economy seating) and need a lie flat seat. Then I am ok for at least four or five hours of sleep. That makes a big difference to the times I got zero sleep from the time I woke up in the morning in California until I finally landed in Bangkok.

 

I have never taken ambien and based on some of the comments here I will refrain from taking it.

[Odense 489]

For me a lie flat seat is also the best help. I am however not ready to pay what business class cost.

The only sleep medication I have had any succes with is Xanax - mostly I just watch the movies - when I get to Pattaya I have an oil massage. If the massage is with a happy ending fine - otherwise a visit to Bliss or similar.

After that an early night and I am good in the morning.

Edited July 12, 2015 by Odense

[jacko 8,778]

Flying is a strange experience for our bodies. They weren't designed to travel in this way and it's no wonder that our sleep gets messed up because of it.

I never take any sleep aids and trust my own body systems to reset eventually.

I put my faith in some wine and an after meal Drambui!

[keyman 1,379]

I put my faith in some wine and an after meal Drambui!

 

 

 

can you get that on prescription?

 

 

 

KM

[jacko 8,778]

 

 

 

can you get that on prescription?

 

 

 

KM

On demand.....

[Sailfast 503]

I like ambien. It does have strange side effects on some of it's users. I think the key would be to not take a drug for the first time when you are XX,000 feet in the air.

 

I also have this strange problem, well not so strange really, in that I almost constantly feel like I need to take a piss (that's urinate for our Allies) when I'm on a long flight. I don't know if it's the unfortunate angle of the seat or the cabin pressure or a combination or what. I feel it much less in business or first class but it's still there.

 

I sit very little in real life, I stand all day at work, if I do watch a movie at home I'm generally lying on the couch and like any civilized being I stand at a bar. So I probably sit for less than an hour or two on any given day. Maybe my bladder is just not used to it?

 

Anyway, not sure why I told you all that but now you know just a little bit more about your favorite Sailfast :)

[Goldpanner 399]

I just have a wank.

[midlifecrisis 4,030]

I just have a wank.

Which is fine if the stewardess helps.

[jacko 8,778]

Which is fine if the stewardess helps.

Not in coach, but perhaps a neighbour can help.

[mrlasvegas 124]

 

You have to understand, short is a southerner, so anything he doesn't know much about he thinks is European.

I believe it is pronounced yar oh pee en in that region of the country, MM.