Sorry, no advice. But it's great if you can go. I have agoraphobia and can't ride or drive that far but if you can that's awesone! It's probably stressful thinking about it but when you get there it should be relaxing and a time to enjoy yourself and family.
Good luck!

I went to a cabin up north with my family one year and I burried my head in a pillow the whole way up there (4 hours) thinking I was going to puke or faint or loose it.The first 2 days we were up there I did NOT feel like I was on vacation and I stayed in the cabin most of the time. I was bugged and bugged to try skiing and finally I said fine just to shut everyone the hell up and I started having fun... the more involved I got in everything (knowing I could retreat if i wanted to) the more I relaxed and had fun. I would try it... you will feel so good about yourself if you do go when you get home... and it will make future battles less scary cause you can always say you went on vacation and survived it.

I have gone on many vacations while dealing with my panic attacks. I just get organized, inform myself of area (is a hospital or clinic close by, activities, have my rescue meds handy, don't do anything I don't want to do. I'm always happy I went on vacation but it is difficult for me to take the step and go on vacation. The days prior to the vacation are the hardest on me.

I agree, the anticipation of the vacation is the worst part. I worry that I won't be able to handle it, that I'll freak out or faint or that I'll have to go out in public which would make me faint or freak out. Honestly,(and I know this is NOT the best way to handle it), before I go, I'll usually have a glass or two of wine to help take the edge off. (I am not the driver, of course.) It helps put me at ease with whatever I might encounter in the first few hours of travel and/or vacation. I know that's a horrible solution and could lead to other problems, but that is what's worked for me in the very recent past (like Labor Day weekend). I think once you get to your vacation beach spot, you'll be able to relax knowing you're already there and you can see for yourself that everything is okay. I hope you are able to go and enjoy it--I'm here if you need to chat. :-) LOTS OF HUGS FOR YOU!!!!

hi hun,yes i have been on a vacation,and where they had rides.Some of them i was alright with ,but the ones that made me thinkn twice,i did not ride.If you do not feel like you can do it,stay away from it.I try and handle my panic attacks,but there are times i cannot.I have been on other trips,and was just fine,if i thought i was going to get panicy,i would try and get my mind of it by either talking to who was with me,or thinking of anything besides the panic attack.I know its hard to do,but if i can do it anyone can.I have been on trips that took me very far from home,and if i thought i was having a panic attack,i would read,;isten to music or anything that could take my mind away from it.Good luck and have fun.Knowing you will be there to have fun and relax should help you also.Hope this has help you a little bit.Shea...............

I learned along time ago. You GOT to keep pushing yourself. I hope you end up going even if your still feeling panicky. I too feel the same way But you got to keep pushing yourself to go places and do things!!! I know it's really hard but go and try to have a good time for all of us ha ha....

I have travelled before and the first time i paniced constantly all the way there but as soon as i landed and i realised i had made it and i wasnt ill i was jus panicing it made it easier on the way home, i stil panic now when travelling but not half as bad i think if you take this first step it will help you so much down the line, hope this helps xxx

Well, guys, I am here! I decided to suck it up and do it, though I am still a little anxious. Unfortunately, however, we are likely to be hit with a tropical storm tomorrow (I am in Outerbanks, NC).

Woo well done!! have a good time :-)

Yeah! :)

I'm so glad you did it!
Two years ago I went on a trip to Greece for school and I almost didn't get on the plane. My anxiety was so high I locked myself in the bathroom the night before and just wept. My friend was leaving for China the same day and she was over that night and just told me, "Mary, if you don't go you will always regret it. But whatever you decide I will be behind you". Both of those sentences had a big impact on me. She loves me and wanted no harm to come to me, and she knew me enough to say that it was just my mind being in a heightened state of fear.
I went.
I had an 8 hour panic attack on the plane and it was horrible.
times on the island and on the mainland were hard.

It is the best thing I have ever done in my life for myself.

Yes, I have went on a family reunion and i amm only 14 years of age and have had these since i was 7 but when i went with my grandparents and uncle and cousins to a family reunion far away from my mother and father i did have attacks while on the beach and dinner. So what i did was sip water because its just like the IV they give you at the hospital and I focused on something else like starting an interesting conversation or playing in the pool and then my mind wasnt on that anymore it moved on to enjoyin the time i was having and plus you are surrounded by people that love and care about you and these attacks cant hurt you its a known FACT.
hope this helped you