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Determined To Face My Travel Fear Any Tips
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Hi there
I am off to the coronation street tour next week my mother is taking me on the train she has very kindly organised it. It closes at the end of the month so I am determined to go. I have an ipad with me, a mindfullness colouring book and crayons a Hilary Jones Relaxation programme on spotify and my mother will be with me. The fear of how I will feel if I dont go is far greater than my fear of travel althoguh of course its still there. Since Monday I have been experiencing racing thoughts, insomnia and lack of appetite telling me all the what ifs but I remember years ago I took a journey in torrential snow and everything was fine I spent days worrying before hand it was a complete waste of time. Whats the worst than can happen really? I even spoke to my GP and she said I have atrial fibrilliation at home and it could happen or not happen anywhere so dont let that put me off. i am determined to face my fear. Even if I had to do it afraid im doing it any tips anyone
I am off to the coronation street tour next week my mother is taking me on the train she has very kindly organised it. It closes at the end of the month so I am determined to go. I have an ipad with me, a mindfullness colouring book and crayons a Hilary Jones Relaxation programme on spotify and my mother will be with me. The fear of how I will feel if I dont go is far greater than my fear of travel althoguh of course its still there. Since Monday I have been experiencing racing thoughts, insomnia and lack of appetite telling me all the what ifs but I remember years ago I took a journey in torrential snow and everything was fine I spent days worrying before hand it was a complete waste of time. Whats the worst than can happen really? I even spoke to my GP and she said I have atrial fibrilliation at home and it could happen or not happen anywhere so dont let that put me off. i am determined to face my fear. Even if I had to do it afraid im doing it any tips anyone
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In my experience, a phobia like this is akin to hang-gliding - it looks and feels far more scary thinking about it than it is actually doing it. You can easily work yourself up itno a frenzy of anticipation , and then be fine right through. If you concentrate on breathing deeply - in through your nose and out through your mouth, that has two effects - it ensures that...
15:32 Thu 03rd Dec 2015
In my experience, a phobia like this is akin to hang-gliding - it looks and feels far more scary thinking about it than it is actually doing it.
You can easily work yourself up itno a frenzy of anticipation, and then be fine right through.
If you concentrate on breathing deeply - in through your nose and out through your mouth, that has two effects - it ensures that you are fully oxygenated which will prevent you hyperventilating, and secondly, the concentration needed to do that will take your mind off your fear and keep you calm.
Good luck.
You can easily work yourself up itno a frenzy of anticipation, and then be fine right through.
If you concentrate on breathing deeply - in through your nose and out through your mouth, that has two effects - it ensures that you are fully oxygenated which will prevent you hyperventilating, and secondly, the concentration needed to do that will take your mind off your fear and keep you calm.
Good luck.
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