I suffer from extreme anxiety which I am medicated for. I work and have children but some days are such a struggle. More than that it's a constant battle with myself. I've been in burn out several times.
A very good friend of mine lives overseas and I am due to go and visit at the end of the month. This is something that I do every year. Yet, every year I get myself into such a state about it, panic attacks, vomitting etc. I don't know why I do it! I am happy travelling alone, have done for twenty plus years but each time I get myself into such a state that I am on the point of cancelling.
Why do I do this? Why can I not over come this fear and panic. I know when I get there I will have a much needed break and an amazing time. But the next three weeks are going to be almost unbearable as I am struggling to function!
Has anyone else been in the situation, do you have any coping mechanisms?
I wish I could look forward to things as opposed to any plans causing fear and panic!