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Going away for a weekend

Cosmic

Hello I am going away to a caravan park from this coming Friday to the Monday and I am wondering if there's any advice on how to reduce my anxiety around going. Its largely due to the change in routine and because I quite worry about sleeping and sleeping away from home is always harder. I am with my parents and my brother fyi. Any advice? 

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  • Hi, I hope this response is not coming too late. I emphasise with you- I actually haven’t gone on holiday anywhere for years as the only holidays I felt comfortable with were hiking holidays (and can’t go anymore due to injuries). I have had to move around a lot though over past years so maybe I can give you some ideas. I would recommend bringing some familiar items- I am quite difficult with food so I tend to bring some familiar food (and/or check where I can eat in advance to ease my anxiety). I also find it nice to take some of my favourite tea bags (not sure if you drink tea) and whenever I moved I also took my favourite cup with me. I also have my teddy bear which goes with me (never too old for those). It doesn’t have to be those items- could be anything familiar that makes you feel more at ease. Maybe you could take something from your bedroom, like a pillow or blanket or something familiar if sleeping away from home is a concern. I also find that planning and finding out more about where I am going helps me. Not sure if any of those ideas are of use. I understand your anxiety. Hope you have a good trip! 

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  • Hi, I hope this response is not coming too late. I emphasise with you- I actually haven’t gone on holiday anywhere for years as the only holidays I felt comfortable with were hiking holidays (and can’t go anymore due to injuries). I have had to move around a lot though over past years so maybe I can give you some ideas. I would recommend bringing some familiar items- I am quite difficult with food so I tend to bring some familiar food (and/or check where I can eat in advance to ease my anxiety). I also find it nice to take some of my favourite tea bags (not sure if you drink tea) and whenever I moved I also took my favourite cup with me. I also have my teddy bear which goes with me (never too old for those). It doesn’t have to be those items- could be anything familiar that makes you feel more at ease. Maybe you could take something from your bedroom, like a pillow or blanket or something familiar if sleeping away from home is a concern. I also find that planning and finding out more about where I am going helps me. Not sure if any of those ideas are of use. I understand your anxiety. Hope you have a good trip! 

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