Leaving home

[Lindsey14]

So im leaving on a trip to Tennessee to see my dad Sunday and i think its making my anxiety worse. It feels like my symptoms are a little more intense. I've felt extremely unreal. It feels like my family and friends here feel like strangers in a way. I hate going down there, but for some reason i feel like idc if i do. I dont feel the sadness i usually feel when leaving home. Sometimes it feels like whats happening isnt real, like the trip isnt. I feel so overwhelmed...

[Indigojoe]

Lindsey14

I completely understand how you feel.

The "activity" of traveling, is completely out of your usual routine.

People like routine.

It's pretty normal to feel like you do about this.

Accept how you feel. Be honest about why do you or do not want to go, and take the pressure off of yourself.

Treat yourself to a good book on tape to distract yourself and stay OFF of the smart phone and social media.

Escape into another world of a good book, and look forward to some aspect of the trip.

Good luck. You will be FINE.

[Lindsey14 in reply to Indigojoe]

Thank you so much