Travel anxiety is a common problem that psychiatrists and other mental health professionals encounter in their practice and it’s usually easy to overcome once you identify the problem and seek help.
Unfortunately, most people are dismissive of travel anxiety and don’t make a serious effort to help or accommodate loved ones and acquaintances dealing with this problem. This isn’t out of malice; it’s simply a cultural bias that makes us more responsive to ‘serious’ sounding conditions.
For example, if you tell someone that you have clinical depression or Generalized Anxiety Disorder they are more likely to step up and help, as compared to when you tell them that you have travel anxiety.
Nevertheless, travel anxiety can be debilitating to many, making it harder to pursue or thrive in careers that require frequent travel, and also to unwind and enjoy the benefits of vacations.
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