facing my first long flight to europe—help!

Last week, I finally booked my dream trip to Europe. The excitement was real—until I realized I’d be stuck on a plane for nearly 10 hours. I haven’t flown outside the country before, and just thinking about being in the air that long makes my palms sweat. I keep picturing myself squeezed into a tiny seat, trying to sleep while the person in front of me reclines all the way back. My friends keep telling me to just watch movies and relax, but honestly, I’m worried I’ll be too anxious to even enjoy the free snacks. I’ve heard horror stories about jet lag, lost luggage, and crying babies. I even spent half an hour reading reviews about airplane food—why does it always look so sad in the photos? Has anyone else survived their first long-haul flight as a nervous flyer? Did you find any tricks that actually helped you calm down or get comfortable? I’m hoping I’m not the only one who feels this way. If you’ve got any real-life advice (or even just a funny story about your first international flight), I’d love to hear it. Sometimes it feels like everyone else is a pro at this except me. #travelanxiety #firstflight #europeadventure #Travel