I’ve just came back from a week long cruise holiday with my partner where we went to France, Spain and Portugal! I am looking back on the photos and I feel like I’m looking at a different person because I can’t believe I did it! Back in early 2024 my anxiety had consumed me and I was unable to work, socialise or leave my house so this is a huge win! I was terrified when we first booked up but I didn’t want to let my partner down as we had never been abroad together but I was convinced I wouldn’t enjoy it! I was fully prepared to experience all the horrors and I was in a ‘just get it out the way with’ mindset. I only had 4 mild panic attacks and a few nauseous episodes the whole time we were away but it didn’t spoil anything! I am learning to be thankful for my anxiety as it is just my body trying to keep me safe and that my house isn’t my safe space I am my own safe space and that mindset has changed my life! I can’t wait to book another holiday now!
