We live overseas and had been due to go back to the UK on Thursday for 2.5 weeks - long weekend in Centre Parcs, 10 days with my parents then time with a couple of friends.
But I am petrified of flying, its been getting hugely worse over the last few years. I have had a course of hypnotherapy which I had really hoped worked but pretty much over the last few days I have been close to a breakdown. I had to get DH to come home from work as I was having some terrible thoughts and feelings and I couldn't move.....
I just cannot get on that plane, I need more help and there's no time to do it. I think it is probably a very deep seated anxiety problem and I've been in denial for so long but cannot do that anymore.
But the DCs (5 and nearly 7) were so excited and it would break their hearts to not go. So DH and I are considering them going home just with him for a week, doing a couple of days at centre parks (with DHs sibling and the DCs cousin) then a few days at my parents. DH is a fantastic father, very hands on so no doubts at all at his capabilities.
If you were my family would you understand this? My parents aren't known for their unconditional loving or emotional support and I want to be able to feel strong enough that I'm doing the best solution that I can.
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JoandMax · 27/06/2015 05:29
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