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[quote=Anonymous]Here’s the worst-case scenario:

I had an undiagnosed heart condition and got sick on a direct flight to Tokyo. My heart rate was 180ish and I was vomiting and had diarrhea. Luckily I was traveling on miles and was in business class so I had more access to a lavatory than I would have if I were in economy. Anyway, I found that the flight attendants were really reluctant to engage and that made total sense because if they declared a medical emergency they’d have to make a decision about landing or turning around. While I was in and out of semi-consciousness, I overheard them debating if I could possibly be drunk- they then settled on that as an explanation. It was so lonely and scary. But I survived!

Now I travel with Xanax and am very careful about packing and prepping for travel 3-4 days before I depart so I can have slow, easygoing days before my flights. I do everything possible to reduce my every day anxiety before I depart. Also be aggressive about eating healthy and hydrating in the days leading up to a trip. That way I can remind myself that my body is healthy and well taken care of and ready for the trip. It really helps my travel anxiety and helps me shrug off every ache or queasy feeling instead of obsessing and worrying that I’m sick.[/quote]

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