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Hi all,
im wondering if there are any services at the airport to help people with severe anxiety. I recently, for the first time in ages, went on a flight and the experience at the airport with traumatic.
any ideas? Thank you
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Former-Member Hi Aeiou I have a son who is overseas and the thought of going into airports and travelling on planes to see him let alone being in a foreign country territies me. So yes I am very interested in anyone's ideas on having to cope with this stressful situation.
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Sans911Senior Contributor
In response to: Flight/airport assistance
citttycatCasual Contributor
@Former-Member I am not aware of assissence at the airport. But I do get a clostrophibic and panicy at times. With experience I have some stratigies that help me. if you book flights later at night or early in the mornigs the airport is less busy . I also pay for seat in the isle or up front in extra leg room so I can get out of the seat. I get panicy if I feel heamed in. I also do things like take all my jewerly off befor I get in the securiety lines, wear slip off shoes if possible. Get there early so if there are any dramas you are not stressing you might miss your flight. i have a neat little spot where the passport and boarding pass go in my bag. I have my cabin bag well organised with head phones powerbank snacks spare paracetamol lip balm antiseptic wipes etc. Thare are many good you tube shows on 'what to pack'. and ones of navigating the airport where you are going. For examplle, arriving at Bankok airport. I will watch thoes ones repetadly especially if travelling alone. Helps me feel much more secure. There are info desks to ask for help and I just ask any one with a uniform where to go. even the cleaners will point you in the right direction .
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