The Anxious Traveler

Do you have little fear of flying, but the thought of negotiating with a hotel receptionist or taxi driver causes you significant stress? Are you less concerned about terrorism than about being able to find emergency medications at a pharmacy abroad? Do you want to travel, but are afraid of having an anxiety attack in a place where you’ll be misunderstood and unable to find help? If you suffer from anxiety but long to travel abroad, look no further. This book gives you the practical information to overcome the unique mental, emotional, and physical challenges of travel so that you can explore with ease and enjoy yourself. You’ll learn how to recognize and avoid travel complications that pose a threat to your wellness; interact with strangers and foreigners, with minimal stress, in dozens of situations and places; avoid cultural taboos regarding anxiety problems, and protect yourself from being misinterpreted during a psychiatric emergency; and so much more. Whether you want to travel with family, friends, a tour group, or on your own, and whether you long to experience the thrills of cities such as London or Tokyo or the exotic villages of India or The Caribbean, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to travel like someone who doesn’t have a care in the world – something your travel agent could never help you do.