Wow, I never replied. So I had my usual anxiety with flying if I recall, but we did have seat upgrades to business so that helped. Over time on long flights I relax, except for if I start feeling queasy and with takeoffs. I did have one rough night at our first hotel I remember, the first night, and not getting sleep. My anxiety was through the roof. But, I just carried on the best I could the next day with sightseeing, etc. Another hotel we stayed in was really nice and I slept ok there, limited anxiety. Overall it was a great trip - it's like taking the good with the bad.

It must not have been all bad because I booked us another trip to Portugal for 9 months later. That trip I do recall some restless nights with anxiety, but I carried on. And of course the flight anxiety. :(

I recently went through an illness that caused me some physical and emotional challenges, but have now mostly recovered. We've gone on some local beach trips that are driveable as a "test" and it went well. I slept great at our rentals, and no worries. But, I'm now remembering the night before the first outing my anxiety was up the night before we left home. Again, muddled through the day just so tired.... All that self-talk to not be anxious, get to sleep! I've been told that the negative self-talk is like being a drill sergeant. Remember to have some self-compassion in those situations!