How to Travel With Anxiety

Real Talk: Sometimes I experience anxiety while traveling.

Maybe it is a slow build up, or it hits randomly but there have been a few times where I have had to combat anxiety from turning into a panic attack. If you have ever had a panic attack, they can feel so real at times and it can be quite terrifying.

I’ve learned a few skills to help me cope and I’d like to share them with you!

1: If you start to feel your anxiety rise, try the counting game. Name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste.

2: Focus on your breath. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 5 seconds, breathe out for 6-8 seconds.

3: Take yourself out of the situation that is causing you anxiety and think of a place that you’ve either visited previously or would like to visit and imagine yourself there. The place I use is a small hidden lake I came across on one of my adventures in Norway.

Each of these tips have helped me immensely in traveling with anxiety and I hope they help you too!