I took an "exposure" trip to Chicago this last weekend that involved flying, driving through Chicago traffic, and a plethora of other activities for which I have safety behaviors usually stopping me from enjoying. I did a decent job allowing the anxiety to happen and even had the start of a panic episode on the flight back, but I for once really felt like I (mostly) accepted that sensation and it passed. I have another exposure trip planned with another friend in October; this time a longer distance on the plane. I am feeling a little bit better about all of this.
