6 Practical Ways to Deal With Travel Anxiety—Because ‘Taking Deep Breaths’ Doesn’t Always Cut It

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6 Practical Ways to Deal With Travel Anxiety—Because ‘Taking Deep Breaths’ Doesn’t Always Cut It - Real Simple

A psychiatrist offers actionable tips for curbing stress and anxiety before and during your trip.


Wouldn’t it be nice if you could snap your fingers and arrive at your destination—no packing, airport crowds, or customs lines required? If you're prone to worry and frustration, travel—particularly airport travel—is more than just a necessary inconvenience; it’s often a multifaceted catalyst for (sometimes crippling) stress and anxiety. Whatever potential travel stressor sets you off, find helpful solutions to soothe your mental unease on your next trip, straight from Indra Cidambi, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, addiction medicine specialist, and medical director at the Center for Network Therapy.
 
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