tweetypie
24-05-12, 22:35
I posted on Sunday saying I was going to Center parcs and I was very very anxious. I dont like driving long distances for one and have avoided doing it for two years due to panic attacks. I did a 1 1/2 drive to holiday and back not much to some but lots to me.
We weren't due back till morning but left tonight due to a family arrangement tomorrow we had forgot about. On the initial journey there I did start to feel the panic start, hands sweating ,rapid heartbeat, hot and lightheaded. Somehow I kept a lid on it and avoided a full blown attack and once I got past it I was okay. We got lost on the way there and it took me 3 hours in the end to get there lol I had a big row on hubby for giving me wrong directions (he doesnt drive) and somehow the need to get us there stopped the panic.
I put on travel bands and chewed rescue remedy which helped a little aswell as a good argument on hubby (poor bloke) he was really good though and kept me calm.
On holiday I coped well I dont like walking I always feel panicky and off balance walking far from my car or house but I had to walk straight away there and was thrown in at the deep end and said bye to my car for four days.
We hired bikes and Im 6 months pregnant and managed it well burning off energy really helps get rid of panic attacks as your so tired and kind of on a high from exercise this is from someone who sometimes cant walk the corner shop without panicking.
I did get anxious at the swimming pool and really felt uncomfortable there I fidgeted a lot to try and take my mind off it but honestly couldnt wait to get out of there most of the time but I conquered it and thats the main thing.
I ate out in restaurants fine an odd wobble but mostly ok.
I did feel anxious quite a bit I cant lie but I did it and I thought I wouldnt I havent got many tips but I would say face your fear easier said than done I know but it works. I am planning my next holiday already and feel more confident than I have in a while :)
We weren't due back till morning but left tonight due to a family arrangement tomorrow we had forgot about. On the initial journey there I did start to feel the panic start, hands sweating ,rapid heartbeat, hot and lightheaded. Somehow I kept a lid on it and avoided a full blown attack and once I got past it I was okay. We got lost on the way there and it took me 3 hours in the end to get there lol I had a big row on hubby for giving me wrong directions (he doesnt drive) and somehow the need to get us there stopped the panic.
I put on travel bands and chewed rescue remedy which helped a little aswell as a good argument on hubby (poor bloke) he was really good though and kept me calm.
On holiday I coped well I dont like walking I always feel panicky and off balance walking far from my car or house but I had to walk straight away there and was thrown in at the deep end and said bye to my car for four days.
We hired bikes and Im 6 months pregnant and managed it well burning off energy really helps get rid of panic attacks as your so tired and kind of on a high from exercise this is from someone who sometimes cant walk the corner shop without panicking.
I did get anxious at the swimming pool and really felt uncomfortable there I fidgeted a lot to try and take my mind off it but honestly couldnt wait to get out of there most of the time but I conquered it and thats the main thing.
I ate out in restaurants fine an odd wobble but mostly ok.
I did feel anxious quite a bit I cant lie but I did it and I thought I wouldnt I havent got many tips but I would say face your fear easier said than done I know but it works. I am planning my next holiday already and feel more confident than I have in a while :)