I'm going on vacation to the states in a just over a week from now. Will be my first vacation unmedicated. I must admit I am pretty anxious. My usual way to deal with anxiety and stress as bad as it is, is by smoking. However my boyfriend despises smoking so I try to keep that to a minimum, and I don't like to listen to his complaints about it. I have never tried using the gum or losanges but I think I should try one of those.

Also I get a lot of anxiety while travelling and leaving my country, driving, large cities ect. Plus my sleeping has been averaging 2-4 hours a night. Mentally I am feeling ok tho.

I started getting really anxious about visiting San Fancisco because the size and I've never been there. For some reason I thought if I'm already anxious might as well go all the way and do something I wouldn't have the guts to do, so I'll be going to a few yoga studios while we are there, by myself haha say I don't chicken out. I've always been shy, and doing stuff like that I just wouldn't have even entertained the idea.

Anyone have any thoughts on the smoking issue, or tips for travelling and anxiety, outside of meds. I really want to be able to enjoy this trip as I haven't really gone anywhere much in years. Any input appreaciated.