Anticipatory Anxiety kicking in......:)

[Phoebe Jane Wilson]

It's just over 4 weeks to my trip to Australia and the anticipatory anxiety is really kicking in.

Of course I know it is just anticipatorty anxiety but it dosent help with the feeling of 'dread' I feel.

I suppose I'm just looking for some reassurance :)

Phoebe x

[Blitt]

Hi Phoebe, sorry to hear that you are suffering with the anxiety as your flight approaches....remember ...you can do it! You went through all this last year and look how well you did and you will soon be able to see your family out in Australia, Bev xx

[Elizabeth]

Come on Phoebe, where is the Wearside grit and determination?. It is less than 2 DAYS now before I embark on my flight.Currently my feelings of EXCITEMENT are greater than feeling scared, but if I let my imagination and thoughts wander too much then there is some apprehension . There again we feel anticipatory anxiety before any change of circumstance or event and the adrenalin begins flowing.It is only natural to feel scared but from your previous flights you have the tools and knowledge from Keith and from all other posters experiences as to how to deal with any fear and RELAX.You know what to expect at the airport, what the big planes are like. Build on your past positive experiences. focus on why you are going on your trip -the stop over in Singapore, new sights, experiences, the first cuddle and hearing Granny spoken from the girls, being able to physically give them their pressies, the sun and barbie Xmas lunch.
Must get back to sorting the packing now, Think of me Sunday around mid day when, if on time after 3 hours of being at Gatwick I should be airborne with Virgin, a new experience for me having always so far flown with B A.
Elizabeth. x

[Phoebe Jane Wilson]

HI Bev

thanks for your kind words & support, thankyou too Elizabeth for your very true & positive words.

I have to say there is deffinatly some excitement in there somewhere especially being there when Santa comes and the cuddles of course.

I cant beleive how really positive you sound Elizabeth * am so pleased for you that you have come so far.

Right.......... I need to get the cases out of the loft and find the positive head I left in there from last year
;). I will be thinking about you on Sunday, have a fantastic holiday.

Phoebe x

[Daria]

Elizabeth, I am glad you feel more excited than fearful. Great :-)!
I can recognize that feeling more and more before my every single flight and it means a lot for me - a big progress in dealing with fear.
To be honest I can't wait for the next flight!

I got good piece od advice for the flight - to write in a small piece of paper (post it note) a sentence and stick it in a seat in front of you for the flight: "If I still can read it, it means everything is o right!"

Do you remember a tip I sent you one day: "The pilots and flight crew are professionals and truly capable people. Talk to them and ask them to tell you some of their flying tales. I bet you will be laughing!"...

...tell me later about their stories, please ;-)

[Captain Keith]

Phoebe

There's a course on Sat 14th!!!!!

Keith

[Phoebe Jane Wilson]

Hi Keith

I know but we have so much to do at work before we go, have to double up on orders this month so we have a business to come back to..............!!

Phoebe x

[June]

Hi Phoebe

Guess we're both on our big countdown now eh? It feels as though our holidays are looming up fast and we are both in the throes of checking arrangements, thinking about packing, thinking about stuff we need to do before we set off. Just spoken to my uncle in Oz this morning and I'm hoping that maybe you will meet him when you see Ian - are you going to Ian's, if so, perhaps my aunt and uncle will be there. How weird would that be eh? You meeting my family, and us knowing each other through this site ..... ;-)

I've got 4 weeks til my trip too, and these past couple of weeks I've had 2-3 nights each week when I'm lying awake til between 2 & 4 am just not able to get to sleep. I'm not consciously fretting over my flights, just wide awake and can't get to sleep. Hubby and friends are convinced that sub-consciously I am worrying.

I sort of feel in limbo at the mo. Looking forward to attending the seminar next weekend as I'm sure that will help to get me focussed.

Will be thinking about Elizabeth tomorrow as she sets off for Cuba. Reet little jet-setters aren't we?

[Phoebe Jane Wilson]

Hi June

Yes I guess we are...!!! Don't get me wrong I am really excited at seeing the girls and yes I know I've done it before and I was ok, but I keep getting the 'what if's' creeping in :( Like you I feel a bit in limbo...........

Elizabeth has come on fantastically and yes just look at us, not a couple of hours to Spain we are all doing long hauls so I suppose even to think about doing that we have all come on in leaps and bounds :)

I have arranged to ring Ian when the jet lag has subsided and we are going away with the family for a few days before Xmas so we will proberbly be going one day in between Xmas and NY, it will be funny wont it, if we meet your uncle Danny I will get some foto's :)

We have to stay positive June, onwards and upwards (no pun intended lol)

Phoebe x

[Blitt]

just checking you are ok Phoebe! Hope all is well, Bev xx

[Phoebe Jane Wilson]

Hi Bev

Have to admit to the jitters & anticipatory anxiety kicking in!!!! So tired ATM working late etc but trying to keep the 'positive head on' need do dust the cobwebs off it first tho'

Thanks for your thoughts, really appreciate it :)

Phoebe x

[Fiona Beaumont]

You'll be great, Phoebe...can't wait to see lots of pics of you and your gorgeous girls.
Knock the gremlins on the head!

Hugs
Fiona x

[Phoebe Jane Wilson]

Hi Fiona

Need to get some bovver boots & give them a good kicking....lol

Got a fone call early this morning from Emma, they had just had word that their Permanant Residency to stay in Australia had been approved, they are so happy so I have to be happy for them :)

Phoebe x