illness and travel

[Needtovent]

I’ve realized that I’ve got this travel anxiety related to some previous experience s while traveling. I’ve recently cancelled two short trips because of illness. This caused me to cancel a bigger family trip in the Fall. Our hope is to rework the details so I think I’ll be more comfortable with that. After a pause in my symptoms, I’m noticing that any time I have a sniffle or stomach ache, the ‘what if’ thoughts are returning along with stabs of anxiety. I want to do this (revised) trip in the Fall but I’m nervous that as it gets closer, I’ll bail again. I need a plan!!!

Add to this a couple other big events (a child’s wedding and our potential move from our long term home) upcoming, I’m afraid I’ll get consumed. Thoughts???

[Xene]

Hi, I can relate to what you’re saying but even then we’re all different. I do try to face my fears head on come what may but I still avoid large gatherings due more to physical health than mental health. Our brains are our own worst enemy and we give ourselves irrational fears based on previous experiences. I hope you come up with a plan that enables you to go.