I’m travelling to see a friend in a few days and I’m getting increasingly anxious about it. They know about my anxiety disorders and we won’t have a packed itinerary or anything. We are quite close and I’ll be staying at their place. The airplane ride is about five hours without any layovers and I am staying within the country.

I am most anxious about navigating the airport and getting through airport security as they really intimidate me and I always seem to be pulled aside for extra screening. Any tips for navigation or getting through security?

I get gaggy and pukey when I am anxious and I will be wearing a mask the entire time I am travel which seems to increase the gag factor. Does anyone have any tips on controlling this nausea?

I’m usually okay once I’m settled on the plane but I’d love some ideas on how to keep occupied and keep my mind away from thinking of worst case scenarios lol. 

I would also appreciate ways of saying when I need a break or a breather once I’m with my friend. I’m not good with asking for things. I struggle with even asking for a cup of water. I’m worried about having panic attacks in front of him too and I’m not sure where to go if I have a panic attack.