Depressed before vacation trips?

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I don’t understand. I’m driving to Seattle with a friend tomorrow and spending 1 week in Washington which should be fun but I am feeling so depressed. I almost don’t even want to go and I don’t know why. I’ve gone on a trip with this friend before and it was fun, but we both have completely different interests it’s hard to be on the same page. I don’t know if that’s what’s bothering me or if I’m anxious to drive. It is quite a long drive we are splitting it up into 2 days and I am no excited. This friend once told me I’m kind of a negative person and I do feel that way only because I am so depressed at times I cannot be excited for things. I don’t know what to do. I think I’m a people pleaser, I just went along with all the planning because I’m scared to disappoint my friend. I’m not looking forward to leaving home during this cold weather even though I love traveling, I have been feeling depressed all day. I don’t know if it’s just today or if it will be like this tomorrow when we leave. Please send well wishes or advice I feel like sleeping and crying.

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I’m sorry this trip is stressing you out so much. If I got that overwhelmed beforehand I would probably just cancel the whole thing. Listen to your gut. If you don’t have much in common then what’s the point? But, let me play devil’s advocate for a second. You’ve had fun with her before and you both like to travel. You’ll be stuck in a car together so maybe it might be a good opportunity to talk. Show her you aren’t always a negative person. Ask her why she feels that way. It can’t hurt. People pleasing gets exhausting and makes the one doing all the pleasing unhappy. If you really aren’t “feeling” the trip then simply cancel. She’ll get over it. But, it may turn out to be a lot better than you are imagining at this moment. Only you know for sure the right answer. Good luck and be well👍