Going to the hairdressers today for my yearly re-dye. I'm usually fine because my partner comes along to keep me company (and keep me from going insane) but this is the first year he'll be away. I'm overthinking everything. I hate the idea of being stuck in a chair for almost two hours without being allowed to leave. I guess it's the sense of control being taken out of hands which is making me super anxious.

Anyone got any tips for high anxiety in these cases? I'm taking my phone to try and distract myself with games. But I know the anxiety is going to bring physical symptoms which will scare me and throw me into a panic attack! also can't stop worrying about stomach viruses floating around... guaranteed I'll get the overly extrovert hairdresser who'll tell me all about her kids throwing up last night!!