Things that make you more prone to, contribute to, trigger or exacerbate anxiety/agoraphobia, at any time, whether before or during a journey or task.
- Eating too soon before leaving
- Eating while out
- Being out of breath
- Being thirsty (dry mouth/feeling dehydrated)
- Being hungry
- Being sleepy / tired
- Rapid heartbeat
- Not taking certain items with you :
* Mints / sweets / chewing gum
* Menthol inhaler or something that you feel helps you breathe more easily
* A tablet of some kind
* Water bottle
* An object to feel comfortable or reassured
* Map/directions/instructions/information
* Item to keep you distracted/occupied (i.e. book/newspaper/phone)
- Walking fast
- Walking slow
- Sticking around in a place
- Unplanned / spontaneous detour
- Being lost / disoriented
- Thinking about personal problems
- General negativity
- Morbid / inappropriate thoughts
- OCD related stuff
- phobias, triggers, associations
- Interacting with people (i.e. asking for directions)
- Getting involved with your environment/surroundings (i.e. going into a shop)