For example, if you're travelling with a laptop, don't even do so much as put a novel you're reading in the bag on top of it. If there are people behind you glaring when you're slow removing it from the bag, or people behind you glaring when you're trying to retrieve and pack it quickly on the other side of the scanner, it will make it that much harder to think and move quickly.

I developed a very strict packing routine on my recent trip that involved getting through airports every few days in the US with all the heightened security. It helped, trust me.

Oh, and try not to wear socks with holes in the toe. It's embarrassing when you need to take your shoes off! I did a long haul flight like that and got anxious everytime I neared a security checkpoint because people would see my big toe and judge me for it!

I understand the need not to spill everything/disclose details on the blog ~ I hope that your life stabilizes again soon, but in the meantime give yourself credit for dealing with the anxiety as well as you are and actively being aware of it/acknowledging it. It won't overwhelm you, because you're too strong for that, I know it.