Why does the thought of traveling give me anxiety?

There's no one cause of travel anxiety, and the triggers differ from person to person. Some people have travel anxiety their entire lives. You might get it after having a bad experience related to travel. Or you might have it for no reason at all.



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People may experience travel anxiety because of the unknown. For example, they may wonder what would happen if they ran out of money, got lost, or became ill. Having a plan in place for worst-case scenarios may help ease these fears.

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But focusing on the positive aspects of your trip may offer a sense of relief. For example, Sgro suggests focusing on the parts of the trip that you're most excited about. “Reminding yourself of the fun things you'll be doing can be a great way to overcome some of the anxious thoughts you may be having,” she says.

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For example, the stress of planning a journey, traveling in enclosed planes or trains, or visiting new, unfamiliar places can lead to anxiety symptoms.

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These expert-backed tips for coping with travel anxiety may help:
  1. identify your triggers.
  2. research and plan.
  3. prepare as much as possible.
  4. try grounding techniques.
  5. distract yourself.
  6. practice self-care.
  7. talk with loved ones or a therapist.


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People often come to us requesting the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam for fear of flying or assist with sleep during flights. Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed.

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Travel has been linked to stress reduction and can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Whether you're going to another country or escaping for a long weekend in a nearby town, traveling can have a strong impact on your mental health.

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Travel can be a relaxing escape, but it can also be stressful and affect your mental health. Travel-related stress can spark mood changes, depression, and anxiety. Travel can worsen symptoms in people with existing mental illness.

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The key symptoms of travel phobia are excessive fear and avoidance of travel situations. These symptoms overlap with those of PTSD. In particular, persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma and fear and other negative emotions in response to trauma reminders are common PTSD symptoms.

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