I came back from vacation on 6/29. It was for a week with all ladies from my family. The place was nice but isolated and the last day we spent 8 hours in traffic. I hate being stuck in a car. The thing is that since I came back I have had really bad anxiety. I think maybe pretending all is fine for a week and all smiles just makes me so tired.
I have had diarrhea every day, my chest and back hurt and I feel so exhausted. Sometimes I just feel like crying.
For other people this time would have been great and I feel so frustrated that it was just draining for me.
Do you have this same type of experience when your routine is altered? The physical symptoms returning scare me a lot and I do not know what to do.
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Hi, I have an issue with going away from home, I can’t go on holiday as the very thought of it terrifies me.....even staying overnight at someone else’s house is problematic too. I so envy all these people posting on Facebook about going there holiday, but something that I just can’t do. I’ve recently started cbt so I hoping that will maybe help me overcome this. I feel bad for my partner as I know he really needs a break away.
It is really hard, I also feel bad for my partner because whet I want and can do is limited. This is why I prepare like crazy and still go. But again.. that is why I feel the way I feel right now.. DRAINED and in pain
I recently had to cancel a vacation to ST Lucia because of anxiety which cause me to pass out. As I get older it seems like I don't need the adventurous life I used to live and more settled in familiar places. I'm ok with that and will just stay in the U.S. from now on or places I have traveled already.
During the years that I had panic and anxiety I started avoiding any situation that made me uncomfortable. My world started to shrink as I did less and stayed safe. . One Christmas I became so sad because I couldn't even take my children shopping That was the point when I knew that I had to face this problem , and learn to be uncomfortable . I did over come this through medicine and therapy and ignoring all the symptoms I had. It's not a straight road forward. I would take one step forward and two steps back, but you have to keep at it to win. You learn to be ok with discomfort and eventually it goes away . Winning this battle has left me with a lot of confidence in myself. I wish you well.Pam
I agree with what you say. I force myself to do things because I do not want to end up locked in my house afraid to move. I get more scared when the physical symptoms are strong (chest and back pain) but I keep going out and try to ignore them. A few days ago I went to the mall and I could not stop sweating... it was so uncomfortable.
Hopefully, it will be better soon but with this thing there are many ups and downs. Thanks for your reply.
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