People with panic disorder tend to get anxious and pangs of fear whenever there is a trip drawing near. Now, most people want to know whether there is a way to ward off these fears and anxieties in near future.
Yes, there are several ways to manage travel anxiety. First, you need to determine the situation you are in and figure out a great plan for make a trip more enjoyable.
It is a great idea to discuss with your therapist prior to planning a trip. Here, the focus needs to be given on penning down all your thoughts as you go through the steps and then discuss with your therapy about your future plan.
- Steps:
a) Analyze the situation
Go through the whole trip step by step. Here, you must include how you would travel, all your accommodations, people you would meet, the activities you would engage in etc. Thereafter, you need to determine your anxiety regarding each plan. Once you do this, just rate the overall anxiety level.
b) Honesty
You require to be honest and very realistic regarding what’s possible. Here, you need to work with your therapist. You must make sure that you have enough time to prepare for the trip and the events associated to it.
Do not care about pressure coming from other people. In case, you decide that you are unable to take a specific trip, you owe it to yourself to work on the fears that restrict you from doing so.
c) Plan
You must come up with a plan in order to do something about your fear. As soon as you decide to go out on a trip, make a list of each step involved in the trip and also any fear related to it. Once, the list is ready, it is time to decide on what to do for each fear that you encounter when going out on a trip.
d) Decide on fears that need to be removed
For instance, if you fear flying and have about six months to prepare the entire trip, fix up a meeting with a cognitive behavioral therapist to discuss on the fear you face. Tell him about the fears you encounter at a specific period of time in order to work on it in an organized manner.
e) Feel comfortable
You need to do everything that makes you feel comfortable for a trip. Go for shopping and buy some good and important stuff for yourself.
f) Stay organized
Plan for your trip way ahead. Do not make last minute reservations. This will only create panic.
g) Speak to other people
Try to speak to other people who face the same problem. This will make you feel much better. Try to be a member of a local support group.
h) Inform your friends
Keep your friends informed about panic disorder.
i) Avoid rush
Try to be on time and a little early. This will relax you.
j) Breathe
Focus on breathing. Take slow and deep breathe.
By: Bertil Hjert
Archive for February, 2010
Travel Anxiety – How to Manage Travel Anxiety?
February 26th, 2010Domestic Airfares – Domestic Travel at Low Cost
February 26th, 2010
Travel by air is on the rise as more people prefer air travel to any other modes of transportation. Many travelers now choose domestic airlines when going on a holiday to visit relations, a business meeting in another state or even just a holiday to see the sights in another part of the country. And because of which there is a continuous demand for low cost domestic flights.
Online travel agents offer a variety of choices on discounted domestic airfares. Online domestic flight booking is more expedient and easy for the customers. Domestic reservations made through travel websites also help to save time and money, as you can compare the best possible domestic airfares offered at different airlines. As many of these travel agents purchase these tickets from the airlines in bulk so that they can offer you the best low cost price.
When it comes to domestic air travel, it is very important for passengers to compare the rates. Most of the discounted domestic airfares depend on the day and the time of the flights. The best choice would be is to make your flying dates more flexible as flying domestically during the off-season saves a lot of your cash. Traveling during the weekdays is much cheaper then traveling during the weekends. The alternative for domestic flights that are priced less is suitable for frequent fliers to save reasonable amount of money. Making your reservations well in advance also saves that extra cash and at times you can also benefit from the attractive offers on advance bookings.
By: Tariq Ansari
A Travel Packing Checklist Will Help You Remember The Essentials
February 24th, 2010
Depending on the trip and the circumstances you may have a little or a lot of time to pack. Nevertheless, without a travel packing checklist you are bound to forget something (like your toothbrush. I am notorious for forgetting to pack mine). Gear Up 4 Travel features a concise packing checklist breaking it down into the “do not leave home without this” to “some great additions, if you have room”. And as a bonus to the travel packing checklist Gear Up 4 Travel features hot tips to improve your packing strategies. Please keep in mind that additional items should be added to this list if you are going on a specialized trip or holiday such as a ski trip where you must include winter attire. Please modify this travel packing checklist as needed.
Don’t leave home without these items. (Don’t risk losing these items by packing them in your check-in luggage. It is in your best interest to pack all of these items in your carry on.)
* Passport/Visa
* Car rental info
* Insurance health
* Lodging info
* Travel Insurance
* Foreign currency
* Airline/travel tickets
* Medication
* Reservation information
* Emergency phone or calling card
* Wallet with Credit Cards
* Eyeglasses
Below are the basics that may seem so obvious but can be overlooked.
CLOTHING
* Clothing
* Socks
* Jacket
* Suits
* Shoes
* Sunglasses
* Swimsuit
* Undergarments
* Sleepwear
* Pants
TOILETRIES
* Toothbrush/paste
* Suntan lotion
* Hairbrush
* Bug repellent
* Shampoo/Conditioner
* Manicure Items
* Contacts/Cleaning Solution
* Razors
* Feminine hygiene products
* Blow-dryer
* First aid
* Soap
* Deodorant
HOT TIPS:
* Make a pile of clothes you’d like to take with you, and then cut it in half when packing it into your luggage. Most of us pack clothes that we won’t even wear.
* Always pack your jewelry, medication, travel documents, and all other valuables in your carry on luggage.
* Pack your shoes in an old pair of socks to prevent your other belongings from getting soiled
* Roll casual wear such as sweaters, and pj’s to fit into small spaces
* When traveling with large items such as skis, golf clubs ask the airlines if they offer special containers as a service.
* Pack clothes that you can mix and match
* When traveling with a partner store one of your partner’s outfits in your suitcase and one of yours in theirs. If your checked luggage is misplaced your partner’s luggage will have an outfit for you to wear until your luggage is located.
Featured below are some great additions to your essential travel packing checklist as long as you have room to pack them:
–Alarm
–Sewing kit
–Electricity converter**
–Book
–Camera
–Head rest
–Language Translator**
–iPod/MP3
**These items are necessary for a trip out of your own country
By: Lynn Altierineed
