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AIBU?

To feel slightly terrified?

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FedupofbeingtoldIcantusemyname · 19/08/2016 10:39

I'm going travelling in 2 days.

I want to be looking forward to it and excited. I am, but just not as much as I thought I would be or want to be.

I'm travelling alone for the first time and am slightly terrified about having to completely rely on myself - something I haven't really done before as all the travelling I've done before has been with someone else.

So many worries and what ifs are running through my head. I wouldn't have thought that I'm a worrier normally but for some reason this trip has just brought up so many things. What if I don't make any friends and am sad and lonely the whole trip? What if I get robbed or something worse? What if I run out of money? What if I miss my flight/bus/train/etc? What if I miss everyone back home so much I don't enjoy my trip? Arrrrggg!

Aibu to be scared or should I just get over myself and look forward to it?

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Mouikey · 19/08/2016 12:46

This is normal, and until you get to your first destination and settled in you will be slightly anxious. But once you are ther all this disappears, you'll make a new best friend in every location, see some amazing things and have awesome adventures.

Don't worry about missing flights etc - those kind of things are easily sorted out. Make sure you don't put yourself in any silly situations and you will be perfectly fine!!!

Have fun, I'm jealous!!!

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CwtchyQ · 19/08/2016 13:01

Yanbu

My dad always said - "if you're about to jump out of a plane and you're not scared, there's something wrong with you" - i apply this to my life in general when i have done something way out of my comfort zone.

You're going on an adventure!

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Ezzie29 · 19/08/2016 13:04

It's normal! I find before a trip I always suddenly feel like I just can't be bothered to go and it's all a hassle and I just don't fancy it any more - I think this is just fear manifesting itself in a different way. I've always had an amazing time once I've gone! I went trekking in Iceland a few years ago with an organised group, I didn't know anyone. But it was amazing! Bu

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Ezzie29 · 19/08/2016 13:05

Pressed send too soon. But I had all those fears and decided I didn't fancy it before I went, you will def enjoy it once you go. And if you don't that's ok too, you've given it a go.

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StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 19/08/2016 13:05

get over yourself and look forward to it Grin after all you can always come home again.

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FedupofbeingtoldIcantusemyname · 19/08/2016 13:16

You're all right but I'm packing my bag and I feel sick Sad

I know it's probably normal and just fear of the unknown but I can't stop myself!

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