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Posted 9/27/2019 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
I know this makes no sense at all. We are going for a week to Cancun tomorrow to a beautiful resort and I have so much anxiety. I started feeling sick. I really get bothered when something that is supposed to be a happy occasion causes so much anxiety.

Anxiety has been making me sad lately. I understand the ups and downs of the illness but it is really exhausting. I am 47 yo and I think of how many more years I will have to endure this and if I can actually do it. I do tell my husband about it but many times I just feel like a broken record... same thing all the time. I feel that he is tired of hearing about it and that hurts my feelings but then maybe it is too much for a partner to hear this all the time.

Thanks for reading.
Posted 9/27/2019 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi AK,

I am sorry that you are feeling anxious about your upcoming trip. It is not unusual to feel anxiety during happy/positive experiences because our brains often don't differentiate between stimuli...in other words, any event, good or bad that causes us intense emotions/feelings can register as stress.

Add to that the change in routine, and the added unknown factors of travel...and you have several triggers for those of us who are challenged with anxiety!

Try not to be frustrated with yourself, but rather be proud that you are willing to face your fears and go anyway. That is a huge win! Many people choose not to...

I really think, like me, most of your worry is anticipatory...and that once you get there, you'll have a wonderful time.

'Pack' your best coping skills of course, and work them daily! You can do this!

Have a wonderful trip, and post as needed...we'll be here if need be. (but I bet you won't need us!)

S.C.
Posted 9/27/2019 11:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi AK,

I hope you go and enjoy every minute of the trip. I have anxiety like that too. Especially before going somewhere. I really think you are going to have a wonderful time.

Breathe...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/28/2019 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
AnxietyKelller, going on vacation to Cancun is a big accomplishment, especially since you have anxieties about it. Not everyone can do that.
Posted 9/29/2019 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
I have anxiety every time I travel and every time I go on a date. I fear I will faint as it has happened in the past. Life can be so unenjoyable with anxiety attacks and constant worrying
Posted 9/30/2019 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
I did a lot of travelling back in 2011. I had a good time.

However, if I had traveled several years before I actually did, I would have had a terrible time, as my anxieties back then were tough to deal with. It would have ruined the trips and taken away the fun of it.
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