Overgeneralizing things

[gadamsgrega2]

I have a plane flight coming up where I'll be headed across the country to see my wife's family who I get along well with... But for some reason, I'm thinking into things too much and making everything a big deal in my head... some days I'm counting down the days until the trip, other days I'm not looking forward to it at all cause of fear of having anxiety over there... anyone else relate?

 

[Phillies Phan]

Yes. Frequently my anxiety spikes when I’m away from my surroundings, although to be honest, my anxiety isn’t much better at home. It’s worse when I’m away on my own rather than away with loved ones. I used to enjoy going away by myself, but it has become a crap shoot whether I’ll have a good time or have an anxiety episode

 

[gadamsgrega2]

Yes. Frequently my anxiety spikes when I’m away from my surroundings, although to be honest, my anxiety isn’t much better at home. It’s worse when I’m away on my own rather than away with loved ones. I used to enjoy going away by myself, but it has become a crap shoot whether I’ll have a good time or have an anxiety episode

when you have anxiety away from home, what is it like and how long does it last you before you get settled?

 

[Phillies Phan]

It makes me more vulnerable to a health anxiety episode, which is my specific type of anxiety

 

[gadamsgrega2]

How long does it take you to settle down on your vacation?

 

[Phillies Phan]

Hard to say. If I’m with family it’s usually better than being alone, but it’s all down to whether I have a health anxiety episode spring up

 

[8888]

Yes, I do this too. I don't have any advice but just wanted to say you are not alone. I hope the trip goes well!