(((Dej))) I am so sorry and really feel for you. Ativan is my magic bullet when dealing with MRIs. I won't go without it anymore after I panicked and they had to pull me out 3 times. They put a Xanax under my tongue and I was good to go within 10 minutes.

I make sure they put a mirror on so I can look out. It gives the illusion of space. And since I take the Ativan, I let my mind wander. Most places will play music. The last one I had done, they didn't. So, I used the noises the MRI was making to "create" music. I had a whole band going while I was in the tube - Ativan Band. LOL

Let the Ativan take you on that cruise you are talking about and use imagery to help you relax.

Wishing you luck! Let us know how it goes.