Weekend break, feeling ill at the thought

[aarcal]

I suffer from mild agrophobia and panic attacks, although i am generally a lot better than i used to be, i can go out the house and do things, but this is few and far between, i have no problems when im with my husband or mum, normally can take my kids walks etc

during kids hols though, i have rarely been out with the kids, only when hubby has been there, dont know why, i know i can do it


major thing im worrying about is the fact im pushing myself more and more, and im going to a health conference this weekend with my son (my son has a long term condition) to meet other parents, mix with people and get my son meeting others his own age, all good so far but its this weekend and each day its getting nearer and i get in a state, today is bad, feel panic starting to take over andi cant let it.

I will be flying down from scotland to london heathrow, just myself and my son, going in a taxi for 10 miles to hotel and then meeting loads of people

why did i decide this was a good idea?

anyway has anyone got any advice how to calm myself down, normally use lavender oil in situations but think i might need something else

any tips would be great, thanks

[den68]

i know how you feel i am taking a flight to ireland in 2 weeks and even though its just over an hour im scared ill panic and cant get to fresh air, im going to try putting some relaxing music onto my i pod and stick thst in my ears
good luck

[Anxious_gal]

I'm flying from Ireland to Scotland in 2 months!
I am scared but I realized what I'm really afraid of is the fear, the anxiety, panic attacks, bad thoughts.
well done for deciding to go on a plane with just your son :-)
what I am doing is imaging everything going well.
i visualize myself being exited on the plane, I see the plane landing safely and me feeling very proud of myself for going on a plane for the first time without my whole family.
positive thinking is good, so is getting excited as anxiety and excitement feel quite the same, so if i am excited then i won't feel so afraid.
have a plan, I find being organized helps.
bring relaxing music, or even a video game, anything that will distract you.
don't forget to feel proud of your self,
be prepared for some anxiety.
write your self a letter, a positive one and read it on the plane.
I also find writing down all my feeling, sensations and thoughts helps me to clear my head and bring down my anxiety.
have support people, who you can text or call durning the taxi ride,
I find talking on the phone great if i am feeling anxious.

[eternally optimistic]

GOOD LUCK, RELAX AND LET IT ALL HAPPEN AS IT WILL.

Very best wishes and hope you and your son enjoy, it sounds important that you go.

Take care.