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[Daisy425]

I leave for my girls trip to nashville today and I am on the fence about going. I already put 700 towards the trip but I’ve been so anxious it’s been terrible. I’m nervous that my anxiety will be so bad and I’ll want to come home but can’t because the only way to get home is by plane. I don’t know what to do. I’m embarrassed

[kenster1]

hi try not to worry think about the amazing time ahead that you`ll have with the kids take some magazines or a good book with you for distracting any worries that you have.

[Daisy425 in reply to kenster1]

you don’t think I should stay home instead?

[kenster1 in reply to Daisy425]

up to you but you don`t want any regrets afterwards.

[Willow2022]

I say go. Often anxiety (for me that is) hits so hard from the unknown. If I get past the unknown part (leaving the house, going to an event etc) I almost always have a great time. Can you do anything to take the edge off the anxiety spiral you are in right now? Breathing? Meds? Exercise? I’m not sure what works for you in this situation.

[Daisy425 in reply to Willow2022]

hi! I have breathing I can use as a tool and I have some extra meds that I can take. I want to go because I spent all this money on a trip and I want to prove to myself that I can do this, but I’m so scared. I’m worried that I’ll want to come home early

[Willow2022 in reply to Daisy425]

I believe you can do this. If you get there and want to come home, stay busy. Take a walk or hang out with your friends. Take pictures.

Your mind is telling you that you can’t do this but it is lying. You are pushing your comfort boundary and that is a huge step for people with anxiety.

[ElephantsHear]

I was in the same situation as you. My friend drove us to a festival about eight hours away, and we stayed in a hotel, and I mentioned to her that I was depressed/wished I was at home. I was just looking for support, but but she said “well I’m not leaving now”. Turned out to be a really fun trip. Best wishes.