Anxiety

1month ago

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Three dots on the mattress… bed bugs or am I spiraling?

Just checked into a hostel and noticed a few small dark dots on the mattress protector. Now I’m fully in my head about bed bugs. I feel awkward going down to reception over literally three dots… but I’m also terrified of bringing bed bugs home. Has anyone dealt with this? What...

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1month ago

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Am I about to get bumped or is this normal Alaska behavior?

I’m going on a girls trip this weekend and everything is already prepaid. Hotel, parking, event tickets, all of it. So I’m definitely anxious right now. Alaska reached out offering to move us to a flight the next day, and the offer was $380 total for all 4 fares. That’s it. No...

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1month ago

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Spending a year of savings on a Disney cruise with young kids… anyone else struggle with this?

We’re about to do a 5 night Disney cruise with our 5, 3, and 1 year old. Add in international flights and two nights at a Disney resort and this trip is basically a full year of savings for us. We were invited by other families and the cruise was already booked, so it kind of...

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6month ago

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Working through a fear of flying

Saw a post from someone who hasn’t flown in years and is trying to get back up there. Totally felt that. What helped me: telling the FA I was nervous, quick hello with the pilots before push, window seat, noise-canceling headphones, snacks, one short flight as “practice.” United...

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