Re: Panic attack anticipating family holiday
You'll definitely be distracted, and I'm sure once you're there you'll have a great time! It does sound like fun.
You mention not knowing how to have your family help you - what tools do you have to help yourself in the case of high anxiety or a panic attack? Those situations may not happen, but it does help me to prepare by saying "if X happens, I'll do Y". Having a concrete plan always makes me feel more prepared. But for all you know, you may not have an issue at all, will have a lovely holiday, and come home wondering why you were so nervous to begin with.
I also have a tendency to get holiday panic. It seems to crop up more when I go places with my friends, because I'm always worried about being pressured into doing something I don't want to and not knowing how to bow out. But I went on my last trip with my parents and was pretty nervous then, too, but it was the height of covid and I was worried about us all getting sick. I'm going on holiday as well next week and yes, I'm nervous, but my dog is coming along and he can be a handful.
Ultimately, though, if you just take it day by day, even hour by hour when you are struggling you'll do just fine. Have a fun trip!
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