Hi.
I had a massive breakdown about 18 months ago due to chronic anxiety. I am on 30mg of citalopram and only had a few wobbles in the past year. I am going to Mexico on Monday with my boyfriend for 12 days. We're staying in an all inclusive resort near cancun. When I booked it I couldn't wait...however as it gets closer I'm having huge panic attacks about how I will cope. I've also been given some diazepam from the doctors. I find that when I chill out and relax I panic about having a breakdown again and over think everything. I'm scared of the flight, the food, getting sick and becoming mentally unwell again. Any one have any advice or been through this before?
Yeah this was me I remember it was totally bad for me when I was going to Turkey I wouldn't eat and I wouldn't drink.
I just didn't know what to do with myself I wouldn't let it happen again
First always look at the reviews this sends my mind in relief if it has a 4/5 star rating the chances is you will not get sick or ill from their food or water!
People really give reviews on where to go and where not to go! Check out trip advisor for the surrounding area!
Once you see that all the reviews are good then it should calm down, just watch what you eat and make sure everything is cooked i.e. no pink chicken!
For the flight I say get 2 immodiums (im from uk dont know if you have those) before the flight this will totally settle the stomach and try get a herbal sleeping tablet like kalms they just totally chill you out!
You shouldnt worry about the flight the chances of anything going wrong are like 0 to none, everyday there are roughly 50,000-80,000 flights that is every single day and you never hear of them going down apart from dodgy countries with bad security which will be rare especially since you're going to mexico im guesing from America your security will be the ultimate best!!!!
Get to know where you are sitting and maybe even have a drink before you fly just cut back and thing of that beautiful sun and the beach
It's totally normal for people with anxiety to fear holidays or even don't go on holidays. For me, even thinking about it gives me anxiety. The fact that you actually made the step is pretty good. You made the first step and you can do the other steps for sure. Mostly, the anxiety is worse BEFORE it actually happens. You'll see that when you're actually on the plane and Mexico, you will manage your mind better. You will see that everything will be fine. Fight your fear of the unknown. You know what you should eat and not, and buy bottled water. It will be fine. You have your boyfriend to support you too! You will get through this and next holidays will be with even less anxiety if none at all. Best of luck and let us know!
Due to post op problems i got anxiety and depression. I have to take thinners. Cannot get anxiety out of my life. We have not taken a holiday in three years due to my illness. Psyhc just cannot get right meds for me.also tried cbt and mindfulness, need a diazepam to leave house. Slowly feeling worse.
beware diazipam vis: vallium it is addictive and gabapentin or even vit B3 in high enough doses will do the same and no harm.
I'm sorry to hear that. May I ask what your problem is?
I am advising you to start psychotherapy. No cbt. Psychotherapy works better and goes way back.
Would like to try vit ,B but sot sure if its ok with apixaban, will ask dr.