Published on 12, July, 2020
I've just arrived home from a short holiday to Portugal. I've not been on holiday for nearly 10 years so I have been in a near panic attack state for about a month.
Proud I did it, but my god was it hard to make myself live through the flights each way. I find being in confined spaces, with loads of strangers, limited toilet access, and random goings on, really anxiety inducing.
Id love to open up more and be able to travel, for my family as much as myself.
Anyone else feel the same about flying? How do you manage it?
I have a love-hate relationship with flying. I am a massive aircraft geek so love the flying bit, but I get over whelmed by the airport bit. If I could jump from security to the gate I would be much better. I don't want to have to fight my way through the duty free crap and shops. Most I want is to grab a sandwich and a drink before the flight. I hate they don't put up the gate number much earlier, and hate the lack of windows in most airports. US airports are much better for me, mush more like a bus station with gates displayed hours ahead.