Starting to panic about upcoming trip

 I have to make a business trip today and I am starting to panic. I kept telling myself that I am looking forward to this and that everything is going to be just fine, but the more I try and convince myself the worse it gets. Cant seem to get my brain to shut down long enough to make it better. I have to drive 3 hours to the airport then take a 3 hour plane ride. NOT looking forward to this at all. Family did not help things either by getting teary eyed and telling me they didnt want me to go. I am mainly on here right now because I find it therapeutic to type things out and do some reading. I dont know why I get so worked up before going anywhere. I used to really enjoy going on trips. Now there are some days I go into a panic attack if I even have to go check the mail. If it wasnt for living 5 minutes from work I dont even know if I could hold a job. Have discussed this with my bosses and they just really dont understand what it takes for me to make it through a day sometimes much less being told I have to get on a plane and travel somewhere.

 I was able to get out of a couple trips last year, but no such luck this time around and I am about to crawl inside myself. I know im being silly and I know that this is all a mental thing right now, but have no idea how to make it stop. Sorry to bore everyone with this but I know im not alone in these fears and not knowing how to change or fix it. Right now I am just hoping I dont totally loose it and freak out.

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Raydio, here are a couple of related links that may help you.  I am sorry that you are obligated to do this.  I think I remember that you had to travel before for your work?  What helped you to get through it then?  Do you have any coping mechanisms that are particularly helpful?

I think that once you get to facing the actual task that you will be able to do what needs to be done...it is sometimes the anticipatory anxiety that is the worst!

Keep thinking postively, even if it does not seem to help...it is, and will carry you through...then you will emerge stronger and changed from the experience, knowing that you faced the challenge and came out victorious!

Keep posting and we will keep cheering you on and ecouraging you.:)

S.C.

 

Yeah, great job!!! I am glad that you made it through...and I hope that you can now get back to eating and gain the lost weight back...along with getting everything back to normal.

You should be proud of yourself for doing this, and feel confidence in doing what had to be done...even though it was difficult!

Thanks for the update, and post with us again anytime.;)

S.C.