Traveling is good.

[bleach]

Hoping that I can move very very far away from here is one of the only things I really have to look forward to in life, but even so I know I will probably not do it.

True. But in our society most people take at least 1 holiday in a year. Taking one long trip every few years or so, and travelling by land would be better for the planet.

Vacation travel makes up only a tiny fraction of a person's pollution and energy usage. The only travel that has a serious environmental impact is commuting and the like. Just sitting at home with the computer on burns more energy in a year than a vacation ever could.

 

[Waybuloo]

I encourage all of you to do this if you can, even if it is just a short trip away. For me when I am outside of my normal environment at home, things seem to take on a new light, and SA becomes easier to deal with.

I stayed in dorms in hostels recently for just 10 days, in Germany and Poland, it was never easy, but after some time I realised the worst that could happen was that they wouldn't like me, but as people are moving from place to place all the time it doesn't really matter, you can try again with the next person that comes along. It gave me a lot of 'ammunition' to combat SA with, made me realise a lot about my life, and coming back I am much more determined to get on with my life and beat this thing than when I left.

If you are fed up, and feel like things aren't going anywhere in your life. Think about it. It could just allow you to see things differently, and traveling by yourself in a foreign country will almost certainly give you some self-confidence. Also staying in hostels is quite cheap generally, you don't need too much money..

What do people think?

I''ve done city trips by myself before. To be honest it wasn't really fun, i'd rather have shared the experiences, the good, the bad, the ugly, with someone else. I've not stayed in hostels and places where travellers congregate, which i think i am to chicken to try anyways. I think for certain people with SA that which isn't so severe, a trip away might just be the thing to jolt you out of ur misery and give u a zest for life. But for others it could worse your anxiety as you're not ready for such a drastic shock. There is a reason that exposure therapy should be done in small steps.

I remember one time during a camping trip though i was so elated i couldn't care less whether people were staring at me or not. I recommend everyone to head down to Keswick in the lake district in England if ur ever near!!

 

[kuhtreen]

I just got back last night from camping for four days. You're right, it really does a person good. I never worried about my usual worries. Everything felt really good. But now that I am home, I feel myself already becoming bored and depressed again.
Somehow I thought that when I got back, things would be different. But they aren't. I am back to reality.

 

[no_wukkas]

I just got back last night from camping for four days. You're right, it really does a person good. I never worried about my usual worries. Everything felt really good. But now that I am home, I feel myself already becoming bored and depressed again.
Somehow I thought that when I got back, things would be different. But they aren't. I am back to reality.

I know the feeling... I backpacked around the world for three months, met new people (including the love of my life!) and saw loads of amazing places and had such an awesome time. Then came the day I had to fly back home again and as much as I enjoyed seeing my family and friends I still flew straight back into my old life (after the holiday buzz wore off anyways). Back into living with my folks (although I did manage to finally move out), back into finding yet another job in a field I can barely stand working in... getting all anxious and uptight again. Traveling isn't reality but I guess it still shows you it is possible to feel that way?!

 

[2Crowded]

Roughly 24 hours from now...tuesday evening....I start the biggest journey of my life.... 2Crowded is coming to England...dont all of you UK'rs feel so special

I am nervous as all get out already..have been all day today..but im going to get on that plane & fly...fly away from here...2crowded is doing it...he is spreading his wings & flying far away.....Best friend miss_amy will be waiting for me there to celebrate my achievement
& welcome me to England for 3 weeks...I'm so excited ! ...and scared

 

[miss_amy]

Todays the day

Be great to see you again and have my best friend around.

Have great flight..see you in the morning Hey, no hiding behind posts in the airport this time..want to see you straight off!

 

[2Crowded]

.....No posts anywhere near this time..... 8)

Having fun in jolly old England I am.

 

[2Crowded]

Miss_Amy cooks good meals.....Mmmm good...I have eaten lots of foods since being here...foods that I never would have tried otherwise...I have liked pretty much everything Amy has made for me & will go home with a much wider range of food likes thanks to her... miss_amy..My best friend.... Dinner is coming....gotta go... mmmmm

 

[usr]

Thanks for all your posts in this thread they have been great to read. I'm travelling to Europe on a working holiday in under a month now and already the anxiety (and excitement!) is killing me. I feel like a jumping jack on ritilin - tempered by a frequent desire to go hide under the couch :lol:

 

[2Crowded]

Had best time of my life these last 3 weeks....I wish I had another 3 weeks yet to go but I am home now....wish i wasent....it was such a wonderful experience I didnt want it to end...3 weeks flew by like nothing really...my bestest friend in world miss_amy treated me with the best of everything...made me feel so welcome...& we had so much fun...we went out most every day & did things....I got to drive her car .... had cream tea, cornish pasty, fish & chips, & many more miss_amy specialties....I wont never forget it...couldnt possibly forget it....the airport exeperience was real scarey both ends & the people on plane as well....on way there I held my p the entire plane ride....on way back I promissed miss_amy I would not do that again ...proud to say I was able to make myself get up half way through & walk down that isle & do it...having miss_amy as my very best friend makes all the difference....she helps me do things...not just that lol....but lots of things....I never would have gotten on a plane if not for her.....am itching for our next visit already & I just did get back home last night.

- miss_amy is 2Crowded's best friend in the entire world -