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Posted 1/22/2015 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
Soooo I'm planning a trip to Europe! I've come so far in my recovery and it's time to do something I've always wanted to do despite my anxiety. That means sucking it up for an 8 hour flight and being by myself in another country. I'll be there for two weeks, not really sure what to expect as I've never been abroad before. I have been on a plane twice before but they were less than 3 hours, so at least I am a little familiar with the whole process. But I'm daring to do something exciting, and that's not something I'm going to let anxiety stop me from. But I will have xanax just in case ;)
Posted 1/22/2015 4:49 AM (GMT 0)
Well done! I hope you have the most fantastic time! You've got this!
Posted 1/22/2015 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
M.M.,

WOW!!! I am soooo excited for you!!

I have traveled alone within the country, but not internationally...you are so awesome to take this step and trip of a lifetime!

To say that I am 'jealie' is an understatement! ;) ...but really I am just happy for you!!

You ROCK, and I am sending my biggest wishes for a fantastic trip!

Keep us updated on your plans okay? We will be going as a family to Europe within the next year...a combined business and pleasure trip, since my husband's company has gone international...

...we can compare notes!

S.C.
Posted 1/22/2015 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you! I'm talking with a travel agent so at least everything will be done right and I don't have to stress about it. I'll be meeting up with a group for a guided tour throughout my vacation so I won't be roaming alone. Whereabouts are you going SC? I'll be in London, Paris and hopefully pop over to Scotland for a few days.
Posted 1/22/2015 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
Wow! That is wonderful! I'm envious but very proud of your courage!!! And to go alone?! Double proud!!!

How's your DP been? Did it pass? Are you still liking your therapist?

Way to go!!!

Wishing you all the very best!!!

Lisa
Posted 1/22/2015 5:18 AM (GMT 0)
Dp is gone!! I am totally myself again and it is wonderful! I just have anxiety now when enclosed in a space that I can't escape, like elevators and trains. It's a work in progress, I don't panic anymore I just get nervous which I am okay with. I'm still with my therapist, although I don't feel like we accomplish much. We talk about random things, this week is was about budgeting and my vacation planning. She asks me how my week was and gives me homework to help me accomplish my goals like seeing new places, so I suppose that does help. But I'm sticking with it because I have improved so much that there must be something to it!
Posted 1/22/2015 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
That is so exciting!!! Congratulations:)
Posted 1/22/2015 5:20 AM (GMT 0)
She really makes me feel good about myself, which is such an important part of recovery that I didn't have before I started seeing her
Posted 1/22/2015 5:22 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you! I am so very blessed to have gone through this experience and come out the other side with a new perspective on life. Life after anxiety really has a way of making you motivated to get what you want out of life. If I can get through the literal hell of panic, I can do anything.
Posted 1/22/2015 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
MM.,

Look up and you might see us. ;)

We'll be in Sweden for sure...that is where his company is based, and hopefull we'll get to tour other spots as well.

I'll have to do my research of where we want to do tours and visit. :) Likely it will be just my daughter and I going and sight seeing on our own, as my husband will be working some of the time of course.

So excited for you still! I know you are going to have an amazing time.

S.C.
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