Morning everyone, I’ll be glad when I get on my holiday.....

[Laniben]

This build up now to my holiday at the moment isn’t helping, I try to put it out of my mind but then I have to get things like travel insurance and esta form etc so while I deal with it at the time I’ve been getting somewhat anxious for the past few days, shaky, tight head and muscles worrying and so on. I am looking forward to it as i know it will do me good, it’s all the thinking, packing and the rest, I can’t deal with too many things all at once. My granddaughter has been helping me with choice of clothes, she’s put all the toiletries etc in a zipped bag for me and written a list so I can check off as I go along. I’ve had the suitcase ready in the spare room for ages now 🙄

Deep breathing helps. Started on Sunday I wasn’t feeling brilliant but I went to another granddaughters for dinner, there’s a new bus route so I didn’t know where I was when I got off and she’s the one who lives in a flat on the 7th floor, I walked up 3 flights then got on the lift with her and she sang silly songs until we got out 😂. Had dinner but I was feeling. a Little claustrophobic so by the time I left and got home I was worn out.

I’ve still got another 4 weeks yet before the holiday, so need loads of distraction and the friend I’ve been seeing a lot of is on her holiday now for a month.

Phew, sorry about the long essay 🙄 needed to get it out.

I hope everyone’s ok ❤️

Sam xx

[Funkyfaerie]

Hi Sam,

I wondered how you were, in fact was about to message you. I think you are doing great in the circumstances.

I have been away for two weeks, only in North Wales, been walking a lot, been out for days visiting places, out for dinner. It wasn't all plain sailing and I did have some wobbly moments. Maybe felt a bit sick, or a bit unbalanced, muscles tension. Sometimes it made me feel miserable, but I pushed through, nothing happened and it was all OK. I enjoyed it all, obviously it would have been wonderful without the little blips, but considering how I have been it was OK.

I still get upset about it all and weary of the all the symptoms, but what else can we do.

Hang on in there, the run up will probably be the worse bit, when you're there you can breathe a sigh of relief and take one day at a time, and you will get distracted which is a good thing... xx

[Laniben in reply to Funkyfaerie]

Hi Jen,

Yes you’re right, it’s called acceptance which is sometimes difficult, but possible 😊 lots of walking does help, aPart from the shops which doesn’t really count, I haven’t been doing too much of it lately. yes I know what you mean, quite a while without and then it hits you and I find it difficult to deal with as well. Hope you’re doing better now

Sam xx

[Laniben in reply to Laniben]

I’m

Glad you went away and enjoyed it regardless, lots of beautiful scenery I imagine xx

[LilyAnnepuppy]

You’ll do fine. The anticipation is the worst part for me. The warm, bright sunshine is waiting for you. L. 😎

[Laniben in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thank you Lynne 😊

[JEG325 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Yikes to the anticipation of having to plan. I welcome the trips, just not the planning (lol)

[Laniben in reply to JEG325]

Yikes indeed! Luckily I haven’t had to plan it my family have but I’ve still got to do things my end and make sure everything’s ok and I’ve got got all I need 😐😐 lol

[Jaxs050783]

Hi, I also can’t deal with many things going on.

Your family sound so helpful it amazing.

What’s the weather like where u are?

[Laniben in reply to Jaxs050783]

Hi Tony,

I know one thing At a time only usually so this is definitely a tester. Yes I’m lucky with my family, they’ve always been like that 😊

It’s been a lovely day here for a change what about Bristol?

I hope you’re doing ok x

[Jaxs050783]

Here in Chew Stoke Bristol has been warm and sunny all day.

The sun helps. I’m alright thanks.

Just looked at your profile picture u never look 69! ( your day just got brighter lol)

[Laniben in reply to Jaxs050783]

oooh thank you lol, not 69 now though i was 70 on monday, youve made my day now 😊

[Jaxs050783 in reply to Laniben]

Happy belated birthday wishes.

70!! Wow, u do look amazing for your age.

[Laniben in reply to Jaxs050783]

Thank you........blushing 🙄

its all the grandchildren keeping me on my toes Lol

[Woody1010]

Morning Sam think you are doing great like you am going on holiday a week Thursday and feeling anxious had cancell my last holiday in the algrave because I felt so bad but feeling a lot better now am sure once we get there we wil feel better and like you it's the preparing that is the worse hope you are going somewhere nice and warm enjoy Doreen X

[Laniben in reply to Woody1010]

Thank you Doreen, I’m going to Florida, yes I am looking forward to it so pushing on through the fears. I hope you’re going somewhere

Nice

Sam x

[Kkimm in reply to Laniben]

Hi Sam

I think you will have a wonderful time when you get there. Probably just a few downs if you are nervous about certain aspects of it.

Look how well you are now doi g than when you first started taking antidepressants a few months ago.

I am having a great time in Spain at present but there are some down sides to do with Pete's social anxiety which I think I will do a post about to try to get some advice.

All the best

Kim

[Laniben in reply to Kkimm]

Thank you Kim, I think it’s because I haven’t had too many problems that when they come I forgot how unpleasant they are, the muscle weakness etc etc I’m glad you’re having a great time in Spain, I hope things get better for Pete.

Take care

Sam x

[jodary]

This is exactly how I was , the thought of being away from home made my anxiety escalate. I was helped by going to hypnotherapy. myself and my family can't believe how much it has helped me. I have gone ftom being virtually housebound for the first 6 months of this year to leading a pretty normal life. We are on our 2nd holiday in 3 weeks time . I would really recommrnd givimg it a try , no other therapies had helped me at all .

[Laniben in reply to jodary]

I was going to CBT but a couple of weeks or so ago she said that I didn’t need to go anymore as I was

Doing well which was true, but as the holiday is getting closer it’s been difficult but I will do it

Thank you x