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Ways Travelling Helps in Overcoming Anxiety

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“The World is a book and those who do not travel read only onepage.” - St. Augustine

“Anxiety Disorder”, for a long time, is misunderstood as a mentaldisorder. Due to this many people suffering from this problem hesitateto talk about it with Doctor or even their loved ones thereby worseningtheir condition further. Anxiety is a vicious circle. Once stuck, it isdifficult to come out.

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From time to time, people suffering from anxiety, decided to take control oftheir life by Travelling solo. I know. Sounds terrifying Right? I mean anextrovert person like me sometimes get panic attacks right before a travel andthe magnitude is 100 times higher for a person who has anxiety issues.

“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, But from wantingto control it.” - Kahlil Gibran

The only solution is to let go and there is no better way than travelling. Followthese tips to overcome anxiety and explore a brand new “YOU” in the process.

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Dealing With Anxiety Before Travel

➔ Always Remember Why are you doing this.

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us”

Scared already? Want to cancel the trip?

Close your eyes. Take a deep breathe. See yourself in the place you want tovisit. The food, the culture, the nature, everything you want to explore.Doing this from time to time would help you calm down.

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➔ Imagine yourself after an year.

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take”

Now, if you are not getting on that plane, your life would always bemiserable. You want to take control of your life Right? Then get overyourself, pack your bags and leave. Imagine yourself after an year in bothscenarios. I promise you would want to go even more.

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➔ Find a Community

“Not all those who wander are lost” - J.R.R. Tolkien

You are not alone in this. There are others like you. There are dozens ofcommunities of anxiety sufferers. Talk to people like you and you will feelso much better. Enroll yourself in one of these so that, in case you have apanic attack while you are on road, such forums can help you in the mostwonderful ways.

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➔ Be Well Prepared

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” - Confucius

Main cause and effect of anxiety is that you are not in control. So best wayto overcome this is take control. Make a plan. Do your research. Maps,photos, cuisine, people, culture the list is never ending. Do yourhomework. This would give you a sense of familiarity with the place andgive you a sense of control.

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➔ Home is Just a Flight Away

“No one realises, How Beautiful it is to Travel until he comes home andrests his head on his old, familiar pillow.”

This is something you are trying to do. There is never any harm in that. Ifyou do not like it, you can always go home. No one would judge you.

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Dealing With Anxiety During Travel

➔ A Routine can Calm you Down

“The Greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everydaythings as if for the first time.” - Bill Bryson

The unfamiliar location can be the biggest reason of panic attack. To overcomethis, make some part of your life that is a routine. For example, have meals atdefinite times of the day. Exercise in the morning. These small steps would giveyou a sense of control and hence would help you keep going.

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➔ Be Prepared for Bad Days

“Life is an adventure. Take risks.”

These are the days, you are suffering from panic attacks and it is gettingdifficult to cope up. Well! These are the days you need to pamper yourselfand make yourself feel special. Save some money for such situations so thatyou can stay in that 5 star hotel or have an expensive lunch. Such actswould give you a sense of new start.

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➔ Do not Listen to Your Intuition

“When in doubt, TRAVEL”

I know it is the opposite of what other says. But you are not like others.Your intuition would always tell you something bad is going to happen.Keep these thoughts aside and go on.

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➔ Avoid your Triggers

“Life is either a daring Adventure or Nothing” - Helen Keller

A common trend I have seen in anxiety sufferers is that they have sometriggers. Obviously you must be well aware of that. Whenever you feel atrigger stage is coming, change your thought or place or whatever you aredoing at that time. Go for a jog or listen to your favourite music or go takeshower.

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➔ Bye Bye Comfort Zone

“Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” - John Mayer

I started with this very thought only. So nothing much I want to say in that.Make it a point that you will do one thing in a day that scares you. It can beanything like figuring out what bus to board in an unfamiliar city oraccepting an invitation to visit local. Google Chacha is always there to help.

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➔ Write it Out

“Travelling- It leaves you SPEECHLESS, Then turns you into a STORYTELLER.” -Ibn Batuta

Sharing your experiences with others would help you find others like you.Helping them in any way would in turn help you a lot. Write down yourfeelings. It would not only help you to calm down that very moment but alsocould become your own travel blog in future. How great that would be Right?.

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