Afraid to go away on holidays

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Raychie

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I have just organised to go away for Christmas with my partner, the thing is its a 2 day drive away and its freaking me out.

I'm not very good at going out of my "comfort zone " and this is a real stretch for me.
Im worried that I'm going to freak out why I'm away and wont be able to do anything to calm down. I keep thinking 'what if" I have a panic attack that I cant stop it, if I am freaked out I need to come home, what if I cant relax and have fun the whole time I'm away????:(

We are leaving in 2 weeks and I cant think of anything else but the stress of going. I cant sleep and every minute of the day Im thinking how can I get out of this?.

Is there anyone out there who is going through or has gone through anything like this? I need some help BIG time because I cant relax and its meant to be a holiday :(
 
I think this fear will last until you hit the open road, then it will go. I used to (and still do, a little) feel this way before every trip, plane ride, whatever. The only thing that lowers the anxiety level in the long term is the memory of having done it many times before. Tell yourself that if you REALLY freak out, you can just come home again. I bet it won't happen. have a great holiday. Cheers, Sera.
 
Hi, Raychie . . . I have a little game I play with myself to help out. First of all, take things that are comforting to you and remind you of home. If you have a favorite stuffed animal or even your own pillow, it will make you feel more centered.

The game I play is that I have been away and as we leave, I am starting the long road to return to home. There are stops along the way but every day puts me closer to home. I have even gone so far as to pretend that I was working on a space station for months and that the things I have with me on the trip are things I had with me at my so called job.

Take wonder in the scenery around you like you have never seen it before (and maybe you have not). It really helps me to put myself in a different situation as it gives me a bit more control and takes away some of the anxiety.

Best of luck and enjoy your holiday!

Lindaru :)
 
Hi Guy's

Thanks so much for your replies and suggestions. I think that you are both right, if I take on board what you've said I should be ok.

The way I look at it also is that if it becomes to much I can always take Xanax, although that would me my last resort.

I fear that they wont work for me but thats just me being silly as they have never failed me in the past.

Thanks again guy's... Its only 2 more weeks until I head off. Wish me luck, I'm nervous but also excited:)
 
i always panick at the thought of going away but once im there i usually get over it and have a good time,i usually find that a weekend away sometimes helps my anxiety. and just remeraber,whats the worst that can happen, nothing!!!!!
 
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