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Anxiety associated with going away

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vik12 · 10/10/2018 06:15

Hi, now this seems ridiculous I know. I have anxiety associated with going away from home. I had a terrible experience two years ago and the anxiety was so extreme we flew home early to be around family. I booked a holiday back in January this year for 7 nights however the anxiety was so bad I changed it to 4 and to travel with my parents along with my family in September. We went in September and I did really well. Yes I had anxiety but not extreme levels and managed to sleep. I decided to book again for January and for 7 nights. However since doing so my anxiety is through the roof. I can’t sleep, can’t eat and can’t think straight. I feel so sad as am lucky to beable to book to go away. I have to pay the balance by Saturday but don’t think I can go through with it. I can’t let my family down though but do not want to feel like this until then. No idea what to do? Any help would be great xxxx

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Mrsbrooks1 · 08/11/2018 22:26

Hi Hun, I have travel anxiety too, it's actually a form of agoraphobia. I have t been out of my local city in 11 years!! I was on holiday in Cyprus and on the first day had a mental breakdown resulting in an association fear of being away from home. There was a point I could t leave my house so being able to go round town and to work is a big deal. I get a lot of pressure from my family and friends about going on holiday though now

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