Hello Oceanalla13,

Sertraline is mainly used for depression though it can help with anxiety. Sertraline: Drug Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.com It would be worth asking your doctor for a medication that would help you for those short burst traveling visits, an anti-anxiety medication such as lorazepam which can be taken prn. Doctors don't like to give them out as they can be addictive to some people. This would help you in the short term but ultimately you need to consider psychotherapy to help you cope with the anxiety.