Travelling is something that everybody should do at least once in their lives. With so many natural and man made wonders around the world, you’d be mad to miss out on the chance to experience it first hand. The feeling that you get when you’re travelling makes you feel so alive, and so free from the normal day to day routines that most of us face. However, when you suffer from anxiety, the idea of travelling alone might make your heart start racing. Luckily for you, you don’t have to miss out on the wonders of travelling, as we’ve got some amazing tips on how you can enjoy travelling when you suffer with anxiety. Check it out:
Go with someone you feel safe with
If you’ve never travelled a large distance on your own, then it might be a good idea to travel for the first time with someone that you feel safe with. This might be a spouse or a good friend, but either way they can help you cope through any feelings of anxiety that might crop up. Sometimes, just the gentle feel of a hand to hold when you’re feeling super anxious is enough to calm you down and make you feel safe. Plus, going with someone that you adore will pretty much guarantee that you’re going to have a wonderful time travelling the world! Remember that you’re not alone and they are there with you, and your feelings of anxiety should lessen with just that thought alone. If you must travel alone, make sure you research hotels that are going to make you feel safe and comfortable for the duration of your trip. Having a safe space will definitely help.
Take pictures
We’ve talked a large amount about how to distract yourself from the situation that you’re in, and while this is a great way of dealing with anxiety, it is also just masking the problem. Why not embrace the way that you’re feeling, and take pictures of your journey so that once it’s all said and done, you can look back on those photos and realise that nothing bad happened. It might just help you feel less anxious the next time you’re travelling! Also, it’s a great way of starting off the photo album for your amazing travelling experience!
Reward yourself
Finally, with each little step on your journey, make sure that you’re rewarding yourself for making it through each terminal! This might be with a gift from the local shop, or even a large coffee and a donut from the nearest Starbucks. This will help you realise that it wasn’t so bad after all and also give you something to look forward to when you’re on the next leg of your journey. Remember to try not to think about the fact that you’re in an uncomfortable situation and instead, embrace these new experiences and take them all on in your stride.
By pushing yourself to take those steps, not only are you giving yourself more experiences, but you’re working through your travel anxiety in the healthiest way possible!
