Freaking out
I've been dealing with depression since 2009, when someone I love moved to another country, I never recovered from that "loss" and that's when it all begun.
Now, 10 years later I'm still depressed, wondering why I'm still alive. This next week I have to travel abroad and I'm freaking out thinking I won't be able to control my emotions. All the "what if" are filling my mind with doubts, and I'm feeling very anxious about it.
I don't know what to do.
@KaraDanvers01
So you know that travel triggers you have you considered some coping techniques?
Focus on a calming image in your mind or on an object you can physically see to take your mind off your fears. Concentrating on a book or watching a movie is distracting and can keep you from stressing over the unfamiliar.
Use affirmations, such as I am safe, to calm your thoughts.
Long, slow breaths have been proven to reduce anxiety and its worth it to learn deep breathing techniques. Breathing in slowly through your nose, then exhaling gradually through your mouth helps keep you from taking the short, hurried breaths that can trigger a panic attack.