Dealing with Chronic Illness While Traveling

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I get major anxiety going anywhere new, especially with IBS. Usually to help with this I do my best to locate the nearest toilet as I reguard that as a safe space. I also take comfort items with me everywhere, especially stuffed animals and I make sure I'm well prepared for my day. I usually carry a backpack with everything I need in it, and if I have any extra bags I try to make sure my extra medications are in there too.

Sorry to hear that you're having a hard time on your trip-- I've definitely been there. I find that including some room for "rest days" in your trip schedule is really helpful. When I travel with friends/family, I try to be upfront about how my chronic illness requires flexibility and patience. That means that sometimes I can't see everything I want to, or I might miss (or have to rearrange) some activities --and that's okay! I also take extra care to take my meds and pain killers really consistently when I travel.