It's the countdown...

Thanks.

Sandy

That's what I did when we went on driving trips. Enjoy yourself that's what's most important.

You could make a "comfort bag" with things in it to help with your anxiety. Bring things for:

1- relaxation - music, relaxation tapes, and herbal teas

2- comfort - stuffed animal, photos, and cards with poems, quotes and calming remimners.

3- distraction - books, puzzle books, journal, magazines, and portable computer games.

4- stimulation - a rubber band on your wrist, mints or tart candy, cold water, and upbeat music.

5- emergency - cell phone or change for a pay phone, small phone book of important numbers, extra money, medication and a blanket.

Start coping with your anxiety before you leave. Have your comfort bag packed days before because when anxiety hits people become forgetful. Try not to obsess about your anxiety because it will bring on more anxiety. Try to have a good time, a wonderful wedding for your son, and trip!!!!

I hope this helps a little. Your friend, Chris

It's just hard right now & it's only Monday.

I'm glad you're ready to go and have everything you need. Do enjoy the sceenery and the fresh air as you're riding along. Enjoy some relaxing music and think about how wonderful it is that your son is getting married.

Oh, and bring a couple of extra plastic bags just incase.... You need them. LOL.... I get car sick too, so I do have a little bit of understanding of your situation.

I would be so excited too. How old is your son? Is this Your first child to get married?

Have a wonderful time.

Thanks for the input with this. I just want to get going so I can try to start dealing with going so far away from home. I'm confident the wedding & luncheon will be great, it's just the trip that's making me feels so.....anxious to a point where I feel I may lose control.

It's funny how being a panic attack survivor changes everything. Even joyful things that cause butterflies can be worrisome because of the common feelings involved. I hope this gets better with time. It would suck if I started dreading becoming excited about things! Life's too short!!

I've been going through panic attacks myself lately from stress.....I will post about it later.

I'm sure you will be okay! Is thhe family going with? They will keep you distracted! My kids have a way of doing that!

Try not to think about the trip part too much and concentrate more on the wedding....I know....easier said than done! It's just a suggestion!

I hope that you feel better!

What are you stressed about? You always help everyone else so please give us a chance to help you & return the favor...