Hello All, Overseas Relapse

[zack332]

Hello, My name is Zac. Iv recently joined this forum as I've been struck by my old anxious ways. Im an Australian living in a small Canadian ski town. Ive been away from home for the past 8 months. The first 5 months of travelling were fantastic but I'm starting to slide back. Iv had anxiety for the last 4 years on and off. But being away from family and close friends its proving to be very difficult to get a grip on it.

I have got plans to travel to the US and meet with friends in the next couple of months but all I feel is that I want to go home to Aus. But I don't want to give into it! I just feel a lot more isolated than I have ever before.

Im wondering if anyone has had any similar travel experiences?

Thank you for reading, Zac

[Kixxi]

Hello, My name is Zac. Iv recently joined this forum as I've been struck by my old anxious ways. Im an Australian living in a small Canadian ski town. Ive been away from home for the past 8 months. The first 5 months of travelling were fantastic but I'm starting to slide back. Iv had anxiety for the last 4 years on and off. But being away from family and close friends its proving to be very difficult to get a grip on it.

I have got plans to travel to the US and meet with friends in the next couple of months but all I feel is that I want to go home to Aus. But I don't want to give into it! I just feel a lot more isolated than I have ever before.

Im wondering if anyone has had any similar travel experiences?

Thank you for reading, Zac

Hi Zack,

I moved from Belgium to the UK 3 years ago. My anxiety increased quite a bit for the first year. I found it really hard to adapt and be far away from my friends. But by applying the techniques I learned the anxiety subsided a bit later. People can adapt quite easily and I'm sure you will to. Is it a possibility to contact your friends more in any kind of way? Skype was my best friend for years :)

[tired0319]

Hi Zack, I'm 34 and have suffered with anxiety/intrusive thoughts on and off most of my life. I look back now on things that I didn't do because of my anxiety... fear that leaving my comfort-zone would cause my anxiety to flare up... and I greatly regret letting the fear keep me from pursuing my dreams. You have already made the first step... which is awesome! I would do what ever you can to work through it and continue your journey. You'll most likely never have the opportunity again. Just remember that you are bigger than your fear. Wishing you peace and safe travels.

[JohnC]

Hi Zac,
I remember when i moved to Alaska the very first day i had a major panic attack and had to walk out and take a drive to the mountains and get a grip on myself. Now that i am back in OHIO i wish i could go back to those mountains, flat as a pancake here . How long will your travels keep you from home?

[zack332]

Thank you for all writing back. It means a lot that there are people out there who understand. Should've been on this site awhile ago. Last year my anxiety subsided a lot so I made the big jump to Canada. Yes I don't want to let this opportunity go, Im really trying to block the thoughts of crazy scenarios that could possibly happen. I plan to do another winter here in the rockies and return home, So another 10 months would be nice.

[JohnC]

Hi Zac,
Wish i was there. When you grow old you will be very glad that you met your challenge and just think of the memories that you are making. What do you do there?