Written at 12:00 pm, June 1, 2015. Didn’t have internet to post this until now.
I really need to stop self-diagnosing: this time, it’s travel anxiety.
Travel anxiety is actually a thing, and I think I’ve finally figured out that I have it. Every time we go on a trip, I get a nervous stomach. I feel sick most of the way down, and I get sick quite often when I’m away from home. Any extended stay out of my comfort zone causes my body to react this way. It took me awhile to make this connection, as I didn’t know travel anxiety could be a diagnosis.
Just for the record, self-diagnosing on my part does not include my generalized anxiety disorder, depression, BPD or eating disorder. Those are legit. Ask my doctor.
But, as it’s the only way my nausea and general state of panic can be explained when I’m on the road, I’m going with travel anxiety. People who have generalized anxiety disorder or panic attacks are more likely to develop this. Go figure. So here I am, sitting in our van, riding down the highway, with my stomach doing more flips than if I were on a roller-coaster. It’s hot, I’m getting dehydrated despite the fact that the air conditioner’s on and I’m drinking water, and the motion of the van doesn’t help much. Ugh. Farm smells. That doesn’t help either. I should’ve brought a puke bucket (ew).
My only saving grace is my Lorazepam, which I had the good sense to bring with me. So, I’m going to take one of those and hopefully sleep through the rest of this journey. Anxiety Bug out.
I could have written this! And Lorazepam is the only thing that seems to work. Good luck!! I look forward to reading how you go.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting! Lorazepam is a wonderful relaxer for anxiety and nausea, though I try not to take too much so I don’t become dependent on it.
It’s good that you are going to see a Mental Health doctor. Generalized Anxiety Disorder can be treaetd with therapy and medication if needed. The doctor will ask you lots of questions that everyone gets asked the first time. Try to be as open and honest as possible. I’m glad to hear you are getting help. Good Luck.