why do I turn happy excitement into anxeity?

wearyRAsufferer

Veteran Member

Joined : Mar 2010

Posts : 2955

Posted 6/19/2012 1:29 AM (GMT 0)

I have a wonderful relaxing island vacation happening in a couple of days- I should be ecstatic!
Instead I am a bundle of nerves worrying about all kinds of things, flying (even though once I'm up in the air I actually enjoy it), will I be able to relax? What if I get sick there? What if one of my elderly parents get ill, or what if something bad happens to one of my adult children...oh it goes on and on.

My stomach feels raw, sick and butterflies all at once. I'm so edgy.

I swear there has to be a way to turn this kind of thinking back to the positive. I wish I could be like normal people who feel happy.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 6/19/2012 2:44 AM (GMT 0)

Hi wRAs,

I am so sorry that you are feeling anxiety about your upcoming trip. I understand completely as we just went on vacation, and I had some, uh, digestive issues because of the same types of worries...all due to anxiety.

All in all the trip was great, but I could have done without the symptoms that hit my stomach...

Try envisioning a positive outlook, with everything going well, and all of your loved ones being just fine while you are away.

When troublesome thoughts pop into your head, gently tell yourself:

"It's not time to worry about that right now." and continue to enjoy your trip.

Practice your breathing and progressive muscle relaxation exercises now, and throughout your vacation...they really help.:)

I am sure that once you get there that you will have a great time.:)

Let us know how it goes, and Bon Voyage!

S.C.

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