To be anxious when staying away from home

[Lindylu74]

Does anyone else get bad anxiety when they have to stay away from home? I am usually fine if I’m away with my husband and/or kids but when I’m away on my own, I get terrible anxiety - pounding heart, shakes, can’t sleep. Even worse when I have to share a room with someone. It means I have to avoid girls’ weekends/nights away and there are quite a few coming up as it’s 40th birthdays this year. I know it’s not the worst problem to have but it’s annoying. I’m thinking of trying hypnotherapy. If anyone has been through this and has any suggestions, I’d be grateful! I’m not sure what has caused it.

I agree with Benes -- what kinds of things are you worried you will 'get wrong' fudges?

I'd just say i don't want to share.

fudgesmummy
it sounds horrendous, I think you should try to get some help now, whilst you have the support of your DH.

God forbids anything ever happens to him, but one day he might need YOU to step up. It's not fair on your family if they can't rely on you.
You manage to be a child minder, on MN, you are clearly doing well. If you need help, ask for it now, it takes time so start today.

Benes. It's hard to explain.
This is an example of how I think.
What would happen if my card was rejected when I came to pay? Every one in the queue would look at me, they would get impatient and I would feel embarrassed and stupid. If I pay with cash, I might drop it. Someone might ask me something and I might not understand them or know the answer.
Social anxiety is exhausting, I prefer to be with people who know me and I know them

PamalaX, I have had years of therapy, for this and my MANY other issues. (chronic fear of abandonment and separation disorder) all as a result of my difficult start in life and rather odd family.
I prefer the company of children, they accept me as I am!

I think you owe it to yourself and your family to get some help fudges

Social anxiety can be crippling but there is no reason why you can't be independent.