Last winter, I found myself stuck in an overcrowded airport lounge, hours into what would become a 12-hour delay. My anxiety didn’t creep in—it hit like a freight train. That racing heart, the sweaty palms, and that dreadful sense of being trapped… it was all too familiar. If you’ve ever faced travel delays with anxiety…
It used to start the moment I stepped onto the train platform. That subtle buzz of nerves in my stomach would quickly grow into a full-blown wave of anxiety by the time the train screeched into the station. If you’ve ever felt like your heart’s about to leap out of your chest or your legs…
It’s wild how something as exciting as planning a trip can flip on you. One moment, you’re all pumped thinking about beaches, mountain hikes, or just chilling in a new city—and the next? Your heart races, your mind won’t shut up, and the idea of stepping on that plane makes you feel like bolting the…