Hi,

I suffer with really bad anticipatory anxiety. Honestly I don’t think I’ve been excited for anything in the last 20 years. Everything fills me with dread. The worst is when I go on a trip, especially out of the country. I have anxiety for weeks leading up to it and have to force myself not to back out. Since getting a dog it’s been even worse because now I’m panicking at the thought of being without him for over a week! 

It’s literally ruining every nice thing that happens and it ruins it for my family too.

Does anyone else experience this or have any tips for how to deal with it? I had therapy for a while but it didn’t really help and it’s making me miserable!!

Thank you in advance!