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Posted 10/1/2014 11:12 AM (GMT 0)
some stuff going on at work, very busy, also i am thinking a lot about my trip to London, i leave a week from Friday, lots of worries about that.

i am trying to pray as i did yesterday, that helped me a lot, even if my prayers were nothing more than "God!" and "please help me". things worked out well, for which i am grateful. another thing i did besides praying was to try and breathe deep.

i also did some reading about CBT and know that lots of my thinking is faulty. i over generalize, and have various other types of unhealthy thinking.

it makes me sad that i can't enjoy prepping for my trip. instead i am a mass of nerves, always thinking of some problem i don't know how to solve.

it's hell sometimes having so much anxiety!

thanks for listening,
love, rich
Posted 10/1/2014 12:04 PM (GMT 0)
I hear you Rich. I am in the same situation. Can you take smaller trips before you leave for London? How about just going to the airport and coming home again. Would that help? I am slowly trying to get back to my old self who could travel all over the world. Right now I can do the 25 mile drive to work and that is about it. Let me know what you come up with.
Posted 10/1/2014 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
I can relate totally to what you're going through....I have intrusive thoughts that only seem to make my anxiety worse...I guess that's what alot of us do. Are you on any meds and could you take them prior to your flight? Maybe once you're actually on your way, you'll feel better....anticipating situations are usually worse than the situation itself. Good luck to you.
Posted 10/1/2014 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
R.,

Great job on the continued use of your coping skills!

The CBT is really amazing for identifying and redirecting negative thoughts that feed the anxiety, right?

You are going to be just fine on your trip. Think of it this way. You are amazingly strong!! You get up and face fears (almost) everyday that most do not! YOU have to be more courageous and strong that the average person, just to deal with the anxiety disorder...

...so how could you NOT be able to face and conquer the challenge of your upcoming travels?

You've GOT this!

Blessings on today.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/1/2014 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
What is CBT?
Posted 10/1/2014 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I guess I wasn't that clear - the getting there doesn't scare me - it's being in a new place part of the time alone.
Posted 10/1/2014 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Then try going somewhere new that is close by in case you need to leave.
Posted 10/1/2014 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
New member what is CBT?
Posted 10/1/2014 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
Cut is cognitive behavioral therapy. You can Google it.
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