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Re: Scared to go on vacation

Posted by JenStar on August 9, 2004, at 11:51:35

In reply to Scared to go on vacation, posted by partlycloudy on August 9, 2004, at 9:23:17

hi partlycloudy,
for me, it works to have a bottle of Xanax handy. When I get that feeling of impending panic on a trip, I take one in private (bathroom) and force myself to breath deeply and focus. It helps. Sometimes just knowing I HAVE the Xanax is enough to help me avert panic attacks. Why that works, I'm not sure, but for me it does.

I made the HUGE mistake of not telling my husband that I was panicky and scared during oen of our last trips, and I had some frankly horrible moments 'by myself' in bed at night and in the bathroom and even walking down the street hand in hand. We had two different vacations. He had fun, I worked the entire time to check myself from terror because I didn't want to upset his vacation. Of course that was before I went on Lexapro. And before I felt that it was OK to take Xanax when needed.

The NEXT time we took a trip, I was much more honest with him and he was so supportive. One time I told him I was feeling panicky and he sat down with me on a bench and held my hand and patted my back and got me water to drink until I felt normal again. It was sweet, and knowing he was there to help kept me mostly panick-free on the trip! It was amazing how much that helped!

So...long story short...I'd really recommend having a frank talk with your hubby and bringing your security blanket (whether it be Xanax, aspirin, paper bag, or whatever) and keeping it in purse at all times!

JenStar

PS - you are brave to drive on the other side of the road! I admire you!


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