Anxiety from the thought of Travel from home environment

I find that a journey that is further than local to home especially if I am making it on my own causes a great deal of Anxiety.

This has been noticable particularly when it has come to visiting my children. The struggle of leaving behind my daily norm, knowing everything will continue without me, and going to a different situatiin, which is unknown but I know will be fine and lovely. 

I havent been now for several years, partly because of some health issues which gave me the perfect excuse.  But its one of those things its often easier to avoid. But at the same time be sad about.  They are unable to come to me, so not going means I dont see my children and their children.  I have a niece I've only seen once etc.

I have definately missed out because of this.  But dont know how I could ever get over this or the avoidance.  I wondered if others experience this.

Well i wrote this and didnt post. The time for the planned journey has arrived and I am feeling quite anxious, maybe a bit panic-cy.  This is real but people dont get it.  Theres probably several things that cause this I dont know. But what others percieve to be a good thing to look forward to, bring joy etc really doesnt. ScreamScream

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  • Hello,

    I am due to drive alone to the Cotswold's this weekend and have done a lot of preparation by looking at paper maps and Google Street view to see which lane I need to be in on some roundabouts. I find it confusing even after driving for thirty years! I think it is ok to be anxious about a trip , I know I am but quite often a trip turns out to be great fun and I meet great people. I book assistance when  using trains, is that something you are aware of/ Could this help you visit family should you wish, I hope so.

    I have an eating disorder too so that causes extra issues but I work around it by looking at menus on line and taking food with me. I will feel better when on the move and not trying to over plan.   

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  • Hello,

    I am due to drive alone to the Cotswold's this weekend and have done a lot of preparation by looking at paper maps and Google Street view to see which lane I need to be in on some roundabouts. I find it confusing even after driving for thirty years! I think it is ok to be anxious about a trip , I know I am but quite often a trip turns out to be great fun and I meet great people. I book assistance when  using trains, is that something you are aware of/ Could this help you visit family should you wish, I hope so.

    I have an eating disorder too so that causes extra issues but I work around it by looking at menus on line and taking food with me. I will feel better when on the move and not trying to over plan.   

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