My childhood friend's visiting me on Saturday, and I am worried :/

I live in Sweden, far away from my homeland. This Saturday my childhood friend, whom I didn't see for about 2 years is going to come here for visit. We already booked tickets for concerts and to visit some places but I am too anxious and worried of ruining her trip. Because I feel like a mess these days, especially today. This chest tightness and back pain doesn't want to leave me alone. I was so excited and happy to have her here, until 3 weeks ago when my anxiety problem began again.

On the other hand, I am thinking this could be a good opportunity for me to keep my mind away from my stupid anxiety symptoms because I will be with her. But I can't help being worried. Also it's been only 13 days since I started my meds, so feeling a bit extra anxious before the medicine starts taking effect, which will be around 2 weeks time.

Though, she knows about my condition and she is a helping person.
How should I change my thoughts and not get anxious so that I can enjoy the whole thing with her? :(

I agree with brendaboo!!

I think that you will be just fine!!

Use your breathing and postive mantras if you run into any trouble...

...but I am betting you will be having too much fun to have anxiety bothering you.:)

Have a blast with your friend!!

S.C.

I too think you'll be too busy having fun to worry about it. As a friend of mine reminded me yesterday; "95% of what we humans worry about never comes to pass." Use your breathing and concentrate on your plans together, remembering that she already knows what you're going through and understands anyway. Enjoy your visit!

Ahh i am relieved really, thank you all. Actually today i was really feeling very bad. Then, you know, train of thoughts... I even hesitated going out because i thought i wouldnt feel ok. Then i said to myself "no i am not going to invite a fear like that" and forced myself to go out. I felt a lot better when i forced myself on daily activities.