My husband wants us to save money to go on a cruise next year. I'm scared that being on a boat in the middle of the ocean is really going to freak me out. Some of you on here already know that I have this generalized fear of wide open spaces. Whenever I am in a wide open space, I get intrusive thoughts like crazy and am thrown into the worst fit of panic I can ever imagine. Here's the problem though - my husband is afraid of flying and I keep telling him that he can't go through life avoiding his fears because he'll miss out blah blah (we all know how that conversation goes). The problem is...what if I can't take my own advice? I might not be able to do this. And, right now I have everything under control - there are hardly any intrusive thoughts or panic attacks and I've worked very hard to get here. It's a delicate balance I don't want to interrupt...
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seajoy
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Worrying a year ahead of time won't help you either. So sorry for your angst.
Could you try looking at pictures of oceans, letting that anxiety hit now, and see what happens? I know it's not the same...but practice makes perfect. Stress is not good for OCD'ers. talk with your doctor about it. Also, ask him for some anxiety meds for the trip. They would help you so much.
If you could do this trip....just think what great strides this would be in your phobia! Spend time thinking about how you can help your hubby in his flying phobia. might take your mind off your own stuff.
Pray for God's guidance. May our Lord bless you!
seajoy
Could you try looking at pictures of oceans, letting that anxiety hit now, and see what happens? I know it's not the same...but practice makes perfect. Stress is not good for OCD'ers. talk with your doctor about it. Also, ask him for some anxiety meds for the trip. They would help you so much.
If you could do this trip....just think what great strides this would be in your phobia! Spend time thinking about how you can help your hubby in his flying phobia. might take your mind off your own stuff.
Pray for God's guidance. May our Lord bless you!
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