Worried

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I posted yesterday. I'm taking the kids out today with my partner. An hour away to a zoo. I've ended up with some anxiety around going out since lockdown. It's like I've lost my confidence. I want to be home or close to home. I like control over what I do.

I've woken up and I am not looking forward to it one bit. I've had a restless night. I've just struggled to eat half a bowl of cereal. I'm upstairs getting ready and want to cry.

I have no idea how to get over this and stop being so worried.

I think it's linked to being anemic at the start of the year and I was nearly passing out on the school runs on the week it got really bad. I also found out I'm lacking in vitamin d too. So perhaps I'm panicking about having a bad energy day.

Anyway any advice. My partner's being really supportive but I feel close to saying I'll stay home. I've been so stupid to book something so far away for my first attempt.

YANBU to be concerned - going out for the first time since lockdown is a strange and worrying thing. But you need to get out and live again. Follow all the safety advice and you will be fine. I was the same when we first went out for the day but I ended up having a good time. Have a great day.

You just have to do it, it's hard I kno, but if you give up this time it'll be even harder next time.

If you are going in the car and you feel overwhelmed, you can always go back to the car for a bit of peace, a safe space. Everything seems really well organised at the moment and as long as you follow the guidelines.and have plenty time, I bet you really enjoy it. We went to a wildlife park recently and it was wonderful.

Hi Everyone. I went for two hours but that's all I could manage. Kids were shattered. I had a worried feeling in my chest the whole time and ended up with no energy. Feel really disappointed ☹️

You did it though, that's the main thing! Next time will feel easier, keep at it!