Feeling really distressed about having to go to the airport next week. I dread being alone in public, especially in a large building, but to make things worse I've only flown once before and had a horrible experience at the airport because the staff at the TSA checkpoint were screaming at everyone and extremely intimidating. I ended up having a huge panic attack, forgetting my phone at the checkpoint, and having to jump through hoops to get it back before my flight left. Just hoping things will go more smoothly this time. It's a different airport so I'm already scared about going into an unfamiliar place but trying (and failing) to convince myself that maybe the staff here will be a little nicer.