Travel anxiety and separation anxiety

[Doubledog]

Does anyone experience such debilitating anxiety before travel that you question going anywhere away from home? I’m looking forward to time off but the planning and thought of two flights each way always causes me a much anxiety. I feel like it’s getting worse as I get older, I almost don’t want to go! I hate being around so many people in the plane and in the airport.

[Doubledog]

The travel anxiety is leaving the dogs even though I really need a break from a one year old puppy!

[LadyZen]

I like traveling, but I do get anxious to the days leading up to it. I worry a lot over the arrangements going wrong and the dangers of being in a unknown area. I just have to remind myself that I use to travel weekly all over the U.S., and I managed to survive. I'm still anxious though. I think the root cause of it for me is that I don't want to unnecessarily die. I just have to remind myself, the chances of me surviving is much higher.

[Xene]

I can totally relate, my anxiety is off the charts at the moment. Still no visa yet or meds 😡 My brain won’t listen when I tell it everything will be fine as I know it might not. I don’t have a fear of flying but hate busy airports, people etc. 🤞🙏 I will get to see my kids/grandchildren or not.🤷‍♀️😢

[Artistfriend]

Being a certain distance away from home definitely triggers me also, its something i have to purposely work on. Im not actually afraid of flying per se its just the distance and the fear of not being away from a "safe" area. I always try to see the hotel room as the new safe zone for comfort

[Doubledog in reply to Artistfriend]

Thank you! I’m leaving tonight and my anxiety has been off the charts. I appreciate all of the replys. I wish I had more Lorazapam on me to take, just another stressor. I have never been quite this bad as my depression isn’t totally under control either. Here’s to hoping a relaxing vacation will help? 🤦‍♀️😄😄

[Artistfriend in reply to Doubledog]

Just make it through and go from there, Good Luck!

[Doubledog in reply to Artistfriend]

Thank you!