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Wuboo
01-02-12, 08:50
So I've got a meeting with work tomorrow just to check how I am but the the thought of travelling by bus is making SO anxious that I feel sick. I've had a really good couple of weeks but today my anxiety has rocketed! Any tips?

molkogirl
01-02-12, 09:39
I used to be terrified of getting the bus, i still am quite anxious but not too bad now. I would say the thing that helped me was to just accept that i am going to feel this way. Dont expect to feel ok on the bus but just know deep down that it doesn't matter. You can still get the bus and go to the meeting with the anxiety there, nothing worse will happen. 'feel the fear and do it anyway' thats what my therapist told me.
Anxiety is limited to a certain extent, especailly if you just let it sit there with you (sort of like an unwelcome guest) without adding any extra what if? thoughts to it. It will stay at a reasonable level.
Hope this helps, its what my therapist taught me to do. Its not easy but gets easier with more practice.
Take care and hope all goes well.
Sarah x