Does anyone else have a tendency to really look forward to something and then suddenly dread it?

[DemureRose]

I have this really bad habit of getting excited about something then regretting it. Like for example, I’m going on a senior trip to Paris and London and I thought it would be fun if my best friend came along. So I invited her and it suddenly became instant regret. Why did I invite her? What was I thinking? This is my senior trip? Pretty selfish thoughts I know. But then I’d get really excited! And then my mom, meaning no harm at all, would bring up something that she wanted me to think about. Stuff like “just make sure you don’t try and make the trip great just for her. It’s your trip too!” And then she would come up with ideas that I wish I would’ve done instead of inviting her to my big trip. She’s a huge Disney fan so a Disney trip would be amazing! Why couldn’t I have just planned for that? And I’m stuck because I’d rather do something like that than my senior trip but I already asked her and ughhhh. Am I the only one with this dreadful problem? Please tell me I’m not alone.

[pink83737]

yes i feel this way all the time

[DemureRose in reply to pink83737]

Ok good 😂. You responded to my last post too. I’m sure you’re thinking I am a complete mess 😂

[Damian]

I always do that. I find it hard because if I'm thinking about going on a trip or something, I'm trying to guess how I'll feel in the future. Whatever I decide I generally end up regretting it, but I don't think it's because I made the wrong decision necessarily. It's just a weird thing where I want what I haven't got, if that makes sense.

Because you've got your friend with you, the trip will be different, but I hope it won't be worse!

I lived in London for fifteen years, by the way! I should show you the sights...

[maria68]

This happens all the time to me. I plan something that sounds great but the next day feel so exhausted thinking about it and wish I could cancel. It depends on your mood and the body’s energy levels.

[Rolandi]

Asking her to go with you has probably made her very happy, if that was me I would be very pleased that I have made some one happy. It seems you are only thinking of yourself.

[Anxietynomore]

No your not alone. Everytime I plan something I go thru this. It is exhausting. But I have found out that they seem to be the best memories of all. And I realized it was just me trying to sabatoge something wonderful. Go on your trip fight the urge to change your plans you won't regret it. ❤

[Moknows1961]

All the time...all the freaking time...I push myself to go a d always wind up having a good time and glad I went. The anxiety goes away when you start wanting to be there.