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Holiday anxiety - anyone else?

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maldivemoment · 09/04/2025 16:17

We’ve never done a city break as a family but just booked Paris for next week. Myself, husband and x2 kids (10&13)

Completely irrational, I know, but anyone else suffer from ‘pre-holiday anxiety?’
Between now & next week I’ll be anxious about everything related to these few days away. 😭

Anyone else? Any tips?

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Eurovision · 09/04/2025 16:39

I'm the same. Has taken me 6 years to pluck up the courage to book an all inclusive in Spain. Totally irrational anxiety but so hard to ignore.

Twinkletoes10 · 09/04/2025 16:38

No matter what I always feel that I may have booked the wrong dates or misspelt a name. It is a total dread 🤣

JoyousEagle · 09/04/2025 16:37

Lou7171 · 09/04/2025 16:28

Over think what? It's a holiday.

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Something going wrong, obviously.

I think it’s fairly common to worry when you’ve spent a chunk of money and are looking forward to something, because you want it to be as good as you hope, and not a disappointment.

Oneearringlost · 09/04/2025 16:35

Oh OP, I really understand.
It's a mixture of anticipation and dread, that something won't go to plan...fear of the Unexpected.

It'll all probably go swimmingly...but the human brain can trick us up, sometimes.
It's also to do with going outside your normal routine and environment.
Remember, feeling are just that, doesn't make them true. I bet it'll be lovely.
Just try not to ruminate too much.
We've had lovely holidays in Berlin, Bali, Venice, Salzburg...all went well.
But I do sympathise, you're not alone, by any means.

ZippyPeer · 09/04/2025 16:35

Lou7171 · 09/04/2025 16:28

Over think what? It's a holiday.

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Something might go wrong with the travel.
The accommodation might be shit.
You might forget a crucial bit of packing

the80sweregreat · 09/04/2025 16:34

I tend to overthink things ! I don’t think that’s an uncommon thing with some people.

GeorgeMichaelsMicStand · 09/04/2025 16:33

Yes every time. Once you’re there you forget it

Lou7171 · 09/04/2025 16:28

the80sweregreat · 09/04/2025 16:27

I do too. I think it’s sometimes best not to overthink things , but it’s hard.

Over think what? It's a holiday.

the80sweregreat · 09/04/2025 16:27

I do too. I think it’s sometimes best not to overthink things , but it’s hard.

DoPenguinsHaveHips · 09/04/2025 16:24

Probably just you.