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Should I cancel this trip?

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zxcvbnm123 · 05/06/2019 13:02

Simply due to anxiety and agoraphobia?

I’ve got a hospital appointment 200 miles away on Saturday . Have been told it can be rescheduled to a hospital closer , and it’s elective , mental health so it won’t make much difference if I go or not at the moment.

I’ve got horrendous anxiety issues at the moment . Managing to leave the house for short times with a great deal of support but not much more than that . Haven’t gone anywhere alone in the last 4 months . I’m permanently battling the panic that I’m going to suddenly drop dead , which makes it very difficult to do absolutely anything . Spend all day every day trying to find reassurance to make me feel that that’s not likely to happen .

My aunty suggested I stay at hers and go to the appointment , I can get an Uber there and back (from her house to the appointment) and can get assistance to do the train journey (two hours with one change) , but I’m so scared and don’t think I can do it . Lots of health issues stacking against me and I think I’d find it easier staying at home , rather than sitting alone on a train for two hours .

I can get the money back if I cancel my train ticket but I really don’t know what to do . I’m so frustrated and angry with myself over everything .

I have got GP yet again tomorrow to see what they think - if I should take diazepam with me or something - but I don’t know what the answer is .

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Butwhhhyyyyyyy · 05/06/2019 13:35

I think if it is stressing you that much you should let them reschedule it for you, I too have Agoraphobia and know how hard it is to make yourself do these journeys. Be kind to yourself and do what is best for you.

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