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RylieMichelle
RylieMichelle
So, Im going to be visiting my family in illinois. I have situational and social anxiety, and I cope with it by playing guitar. But I cant bring my guitar. Im scared out of my mind, not knowing what to do without it. what should i do?
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Rylie, You can tap your fingers like you are playing a guitar, and if anyone asks, you're doing your finger exercises.

Remember to relax, breathe, and enjoy the surround sound - it will give you a different rhythm, and you may find it relaxes even more.

Best wishes.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Can you get by with listening to music? By listening to the guitar? Good idea mideyebrow has too, act like your playing the guitar with the music on? Can you take maybe some beads or smooth rocks to help?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I mean that Mideye had the tapping idea and maybe you can add listening to music to that?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Can you take a harmonica with you? They're easy to learn and fun to play. Just a thought.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Does anyone in your family also play the guitar? You might have relatives who can share theirs with you.

You could also look into renting one while you are there. Just a thought.
pictureguy
pictureguy
borrow a guitar or rent one out there
pictureguy
pictureguy
Take up the ukalale
deleted_user
deleted_user
you cant play it with headphones. Maybe you can get a smaller guitar for you to take on trip. Know how it is. Anything to keep u calm. Maybe you have another hobby. Try to come up with something.
naturegirl65
naturegirl65
I don't know if you are flying or not but You are allowed to bring musical instruments on planes. I have seen people checking them in as a carry on. And they can fit in the overhead compartment. Unless you are on a really small plane. It depends I suppose on the size of aircraft. but I have seen standard size guitar fit in the overhead.

I think what the others have suggested are all possible options for you.

I hope you will be able to relax and find a way to enjoy yourself. Have a safe trip.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My first thought was also harmonica, on account of : they are awesome, and sound really cool and bluesy.

Also, as somebody mentioned, if it's about taking your guitar on the plane, you can totally do it, and bring a purse also! I've done it before.

If it is the sound you are worried about, I suggest taking up knitting.

Just tell people that you absolutely love knitting and you need to be doing it at all times.

Sketchbooks are good too. . .
deleted_user
deleted_user
I love my guitar and would be lost without it. It is relaxing to just and play it and try new songs. Sometimes when I'm anxious and need to cope I sit and write limericks. They are not difficult and often turn out being funny.
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