going away while still feeling down

[brokenbeyondrepair]

I'm going away next monday, i just got told today and i'm kinda scared that i will go into a downwards spiral as i will be 4 hours from home by car and my dogs, mum wants me to get away for a bit just to help a little but with that i will be missing my tuesday appointment with headspace which makes me a bit anxious but i guess i have to get over it, anyone got any ideas on how to get through the week of being away?

[Struggler]

Hi BrokenBeyondRepair

Will there be support where you are going?  I'm just worried that if you are left alone, you'll spend time ruminate and your situation might get worse.  At least you get distraction at home.  Before knowing anymore, I don't agree you should go away alone.  You need supportive people around at this difficult time.  

Struggler 

[geoff]

dear BBR, are you able to go after your headspace appointment.

I realise that you are going to miss your dogs, our life savers of depression, and are they going to fret when you don't there, or your mum maybe attached to them as well.

You have to take it day by day, and try and make a list of what you want to see or where to go, such as parks, museums, any day trips that are available, places to eat, because if stay at the place where you are sleeping and not do anything then your mind will start to wonder, which is probably one reason why you are going away.

If you miss your dogs too much then you can always cut your holiday a day or two short.

Are you going with someone else. Geoff.

[brokenbeyondrepair]

To geoff and struggler,

i'm going with my mum and grandmother so i won't be alone, if i stay at home i will be.. i will just have to go and if i get into trouble headspace is where i am going and there will be places thee i can go if i'm in trouble