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Travelling long distances by self

RhysF00

Hi all. Forgot about this place.

I am going too see someone i known for years for 1st time however itis 5hr travelling. I decided to choose the train as i dont have to worry about idiots on the road. 

I booked via greater anglia for the use of 3 trains. A direct from drvon to london then a new line then onward to destination. I have done a passenger assistance thingy and i have requested help to find seat and transferring teaibs aswell as getting on and off in case of over load. 

Has anyone got any tips to stzy calm?

  • in reply to NAS87312

    I found headphones helpful when I had to travel by bus for work. Music works well for me, but you can get noise canceling headphones too if that's better 

  • in reply to NAS87312

    Yes definitely get yourself some headphones they are a lifesaver! I invested in some and I wear them everytime I go out now. I play my fave feel good songs and relaxing sounds and that keeps me calm and avoids meltdowns and anxiety attacks.

  • in reply to Iain

    Train and seat booked. Going towards london then a tube then another train. Just really london to destination 

  • RhysF00 said:
    Has anyone got any tips to stzy calm?

    what makes you anxious?

    Is it germ exposure? Mask up, use lots of gel for your hands when you touch something and book off peak times.

    Is it people? Go off peak, walk through carriages to find a quiet spot and wear heasphones to stop people talking to you.

    Is it an unknown route? Use an app called Trainline to follow your journes, see exactly where you are and know when your stop is coming up.

    Scared of falling asleep and missing your stop? Set an alarm for 5 mins before your stop is due.

    If you have an external battery pack for your phone then take it (fully charged of course) with a cable as a backup.

    Once you know you have, say, an hour until your stop - then maybe read, surf the internet or play games.

    It is a pretty straightforward process and millions of people use the trains every day so I'm certain you will cope well if you keep focussed on knowing where you are and when you will arrive and distract yourself in between.
    By the way if you plan to just look out the window then take some headache tablets as the constant change in focus between near and far objects can cause a headach.

  • Listen to podcasts.  There is a podcast for every subject you can imagine.  A good one will make the time fly past.

  • in reply to NAS87312

    You might be amazed how much difference it makes. Even if you're not into music (which is probably true if you don't own headphones), putting on some chill ambient music on headphones blocks out the vast majority of sound, even if it's quiet and the headphones aren't noise cancelling.

  • in reply to Pappi82

    I would also add to this things like freezer packs to help with the heat and I personally play games on my phone (mainly RPGs like Pokemon or whatever), but it's the same idea as number 3; just something to focus your attention on.

  • I would recommend (it works for me):

    1. Having some snacks available in your bag;

    2. Headphones/earphones to listen to music;

    3. Book or word puzzles;

    4. Water/drink;

    5. Sunglasses.

    6. VERY comfortable clothing.

  • Currently on a bus getting triggered by loud students. If i could i would sit on the roof!

    I think i need to invest in headphones.