I make sure I take my anxiety med about 30 min before flight and also i keep them handy on flight just incase.

I like window seat but if not available then isle. Window keeps me distracted as I can see what is going on outside and isle helps keep me from feeling squeezed in.

I take a book, variety of puzzles, and i have taken my hand quilting work with me to do. I tend to get bored easily with just reading so I like a variety of stuff.

Another thing that helped me was sitting my this little girl. She talked with me....did a puzzle with me....showed me pictures of their vacation.....little did she know how much she helped me!!!

I always get something to drink such as water, pop, or coffee....and of course decaf. for me.

I have not flown long distance...the longest alone flight I have done is 3 hours.

Good luck!
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