Am I alone in feeling like this?

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Dec 20th, 2002, 11:26 AM

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anon2(originalone0)

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To Mara: I am going to Italy (3rd time in a year!) on Xmas and can only stay ten days,(part of this in Rome) but will post a little report when I come back. Am not the same anon2 as the Prozac post (I think pasta works just as well to smooth out the jitters.Are you also traveling solo? anon2(original one)

Dec 20th, 2002, 11:31 AM

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Nan

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I am well known by my friends and family to react this way too. About a week before I leave, I get overwhelmed and just start thinking, why am I even going, I should just stay home, the pets will be happy, the garden will be watered, the mail and newspapers will come, etc. I recognize these feelings now, they are just reactions to changes that I have to make before a trip. I know they start when I start putting my clothes in my suitcase, choosing and eliminating and getting stressed out over what to pack, throwing in "just in case" clothes and then taking them out. I think it just can get overwhelming when I have planned too much.

Dec 20th, 2002, 01:37 PM

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Henry

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WOW!!! Didn't realize we had so many unstable people out ther.

Dec 20th, 2002, 02:13 PM

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Nan

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I dont think that being overwhelmed with planning and leaving on a trip is a sign of being unstable.

Dec 20th, 2002, 02:32 PM

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Selena

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I am the complete opposite and I really feel for you who get so stressed. I am so happy to plan, research and go. I am beam from ear to ear for up to a month before the trip. I love planning outfits. I love the anticipation. I love securing the hotel reservations, the plane tickets, and car rentals. Actually it is very relaxing for me. I am in heaven while looking forward to a trip. I am in heaven on the trip...and I start planning the next one immediately. Best of luck to all of you... Happy Holidays....

Dec 20th, 2002, 10:46 PM

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sarah

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to anon 2 I really hope your trip goes well- not been a good year for you??

Dec 20th, 2002, 10:51 PM

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Tilly

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Sue, what a great way to deal with stress! Thanks -- I'll remember that. Thanks anon, too -- I thought I was the only one. The only time I ever want to stop travelling is the week before each trip, when an overwhelming wave of "why on earth am I putting myself through this" comes over me. Once I'm on the plane, I'm happy!