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Hello Rachel, life does not need to stop because you have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Even though your mind may be screaming at you otherwise, because that's waht depression and anxiety does: convinces us that we can't do things.
Sometimes I find it helpful to imagine the worst possible consequences in a situation: what would be the worst that would happen if you went to America and it didn't work out? The only one I can think of is that you would come home.
Will you be going on your own, or will you know anyone there?
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I hate using the phrase "when I was your age" but I think it applies here... When I was your age (please don't laugh) going to the other side of the world was a big, isolating experience.
But these days you have many more options to prepare. In some ways, it's a bit like going to something in your local town. Can you find out who will be going, and form some online connections before you go? have some chats on Facebook or Skype and get a feel for it.
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dear Rachel, welcome to the site, and I appreciate your predicament that you are facing.
When we make a decision to travel overseas, or in fact something that we decide that we may feel like doing in advance, and here I'm talking about if you are suffering from depression, then as it seems to be a few months away, it doesn't really appear to be a problem, however as the time creeps forward we begin to have our doubts that are we really sure that we want to go away, so we get cold feet, and question if we really want to go.
The reason is that you have depression and social anxiety and then worry because you don't know anybody or what is involved in this camp, sure there will be details about the activities, but that doesn't actually put you there.
So the big question is are you able to hop on the plane and then travel that far by yourself and land in a completely new territory, and then be escorted to your camp by yourself.
I am taking it that you will meet people along the way, who may or may not be going on the camp.
I am not trying to persuade or dissuade you either way, but with me I have been planning a trip overseas, had it all organised but pulled out at the last moment because I was going by myself.
We would be keen to know how you feel. Geoff. x
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Hi 🙂
I have had that exact same thing happen to me. From experiences. I have had good things and bad things. I would however recommend you go. It might be a distraction. My advice is... to say yes. Trust me, you will not believe how many more things that can happen if you just say yes. You could meet so many more people. However, if you go, try and make the most of it. Stay positive and tell yourself that it'll be ok. in the mirror each morning, tell yourself it is going to be great. I love to sing a song in my head. I always sing 'fight song' by Rachel Platten. But, choose a song that motivates you x
I'm not sure how old you are but, it might be cool if you arranged something with your parents or guardians. Maybe, you could have a phone handy so... if it gets really bad, you could ring home and fly back.
I hope any of these comments help 🙂
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