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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’m far from home and alone.

I’m very far north in Norway and feeling incredible home sick and anxious.

I tell my friends and all I get is you’re so lucky to be able to do this but I’m can’t see past my anxiety anymore.

I feel trapped, set sail from here late tonight and then another 2 full days at sea before a one day stop and then another 2 full days at sea.

The ships like a floating retirement home so I don’t feel I fit in anywhere.

So all I’m doing is isolating myself.

It’s actually freaking me out.

I know I’m lucky, but today all I want is to see my son and be home.

How do you all deal with anxiety when it really becomes strong?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m far from home and alone.

I’m very far north in Norway and feeling incredible home sick and anxious.

I tell my friends and all I get is you’re so lucky to be able to do this but I’m can’t see past my anxiety anymore.

I feel trapped, set sail from here late tonight and then another 2 full days at sea before a one day stop and then another 2 full days at sea.

The ships like a floating retirement home so I don’t feel I fit in anywhere.

So all I’m doing is isolating myself.

It’s actually freaking me out.

I know I’m lucky, but today all I want is to see my son and be home.

How do you all deal with anxiety when it really becomes strong?"
awwww I've always seen cruises as floating retirement homes where you just eat and eat hey hope you get home safely

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"I’m far from home and alone.

I’m very far north in Norway and feeling incredible home sick and anxious.

I tell my friends and all I get is you’re so lucky to be able to do this but I’m can’t see past my anxiety anymore.

I feel trapped, set sail from here late tonight and then another 2 full days at sea before a one day stop and then another 2 full days at sea.

The ships like a floating retirement home so I don’t feel I fit in anywhere.

So all I’m doing is isolating myself.

It’s actually freaking me out.

I know I’m lucky, but today all I want is to see my son and be home.

How do you all deal with anxiety when it really becomes strong?"

Stay positive you will get home try to relax go for a lie down x

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

"I’m far from home and alone.

I’m very far north in Norway and feeling incredible home sick and anxious.

I tell my friends and all I get is you’re so lucky to be able to do this but I’m can’t see past my anxiety anymore.

I feel trapped, set sail from here late tonight and then another 2 full days at sea before a one day stop and then another 2 full days at sea.

The ships like a floating retirement home so I don’t feel I fit in anywhere.

So all I’m doing is isolating myself.

It’s actually freaking me out.

I know I’m lucky, but today all I want is to see my son and be home.

How do you all deal with anxiety when it really becomes strong?"

Music, art, the thousand yard stare. You can be anywhere you want to be, with the right music, with the images when you close your eyes.....

... I spent over 15 years working overseas, there were times when I felt like a shell of a human being and then I would put on some music, close my eyes and stare deep into my memories. The scents of my past would come, I could hear the whispered laughter of all those I loved and I was home again...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Yes, I see that now.

Everyone’s in their 70s

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes, I see that now.

Everyone’s in their 70s "
are you travelling on your own?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Yes, I see that now.

Everyone’s in their 70s "
you can still mix with them you might enjoy it your time will pass faster x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Yes, silly hey

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Deep breathing. Mindfulness if you know it. Grounding: focus on items you can detect with your senses (see, smell, taste, touch, hear). Listen to music. Talk yourself through it if you can.

This too shall pass.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Everyone’s in their own groups

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme "
how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, magnesium tablets, getting fresh air, listening to music, eft - look at youtube... All techniques to calm an anxious mind

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Deep breathing. Mindfulness if you know it. Grounding: focus on items you can detect with your senses (see, smell, taste, touch, hear). Listen to music. Talk yourself through it if you can.

This too shall pass. "

Sorry I’m forgetting to reply and quote.

I know all the tools, I just can’t focus the mind today.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink "
me to but i did last night come this morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Age is just a number and human beings are social brings. Talk to people. It’ll take your mind off things and lighten your mood x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink me to but i did last night come this morning

At $18.88 for a double vodka and cranberry juice I prefer water lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Age is just a number and human beings are social brings. Talk to people. It’ll take your mind off things and lighten your mood x"

I may shower, wraps up very warm and go for a walk around deck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink me to but i did last night come this morning

At $18.88 for a double vodka and cranberry juice I prefer water lol

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lol omg thats a bit steep i was thinking £4.50 for a bottle of bud and £4 for a J2o were steep

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink me to but i did last night come this morning

At $18.88 for a double vodka and cranberry juice I prefer water lol

lol omg thats a bit steep i was thinking £4.50 for a bottle of bud and £4 for a J2o were steep

$2 for a can of Diet Coke

Then at the bar you pay 18% service charge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink me to but i did last night come this morning

At $18.88 for a double vodka and cranberry juice I prefer water lol

lol omg thats a bit steep i was thinking £4.50 for a bottle of bud and £4 for a J2o were steep

$2 for a can of Diet Coke

Then at the bar you pay 18% service charge "
is the service charge not optional though?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Deep breathing. Mindfulness if you know it. Grounding: focus on items you can detect with your senses (see, smell, taste, touch, hear). Listen to music. Talk yourself through it if you can.

This too shall pass.

Sorry I’m forgetting to reply and quote.

I know all the tools, I just can’t focus the mind today. "

Mindfulness is practice as you know. Practice.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink me to but i did last night come this morning

At $18.88 for a double vodka and cranberry juice I prefer water lol

lol omg thats a bit steep i was thinking £4.50 for a bottle of bud and £4 for a J2o were steep

$2 for a can of Diet Coke

Then at the bar you pay 18% service charge is the service charge not optional though? "

No automatic charge it seems.

And that’s on top of the non optional gratuities paid before boarding

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By *heNerdyCyclistMan
over a year ago

MANCHESTER

Anxiety is the worse. God speed, OP!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink me to but i did last night come this morning

At $18.88 for a double vodka and cranberry juice I prefer water lol

lol omg thats a bit steep i was thinking £4.50 for a bottle of bud and £4 for a J2o were steep

$2 for a can of Diet Coke

Then at the bar you pay 18% service charge is the service charge not optional though?

No automatic charge it seems.

And that’s on top of the non optional gratuities paid before boarding "
who are you sailing with is it a nordic company by any chance?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink me to but i did last night come this morning

At $18.88 for a double vodka and cranberry juice I prefer water lol

lol omg thats a bit steep i was thinking £4.50 for a bottle of bud and £4 for a J2o were steep

$2 for a can of Diet Coke

Then at the bar you pay 18% service charge is the service charge not optional though?

No automatic charge it seems.

And that’s on top of the non optional gratuities paid before boarding who are you sailing with is it a nordic company by any chance?

Princess cruise line

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Anxiety is the worse. God speed, OP!"

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Music Hun xxxx hope you feel better soon xxx

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Anxiety is the worse. God speed, OP!

Thanks"

Just wait for Jessica Fletcher to arrive and you can help her solve the murders

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks everyone.

Apart from my knob head messaging me I have had some great advice.

So drying tears, having a shower and heading out to a -8 deck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Anxiety is the worse. God speed, OP!

Thanks

Just wait for Jessica Fletcher to arrive and you can help her solve the murders "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Music Hun xxxx hope you feel better soon xxx"

Headphones are coming with me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Look for the little things. The scenery, the peace, the nice food and drinks. Probably among the passengers there are some people you can relate to?

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By *wingfellowMan
over a year ago

my own little sanctuary

"I’m far from home and alone.

I’m very far north in Norway and feeling incredible home sick and anxious.

I tell my friends and all I get is you’re so lucky to be able to do this but I’m can’t see past my anxiety anymore.

I feel trapped, set sail from here late tonight and then another 2 full days at sea before a one day stop and then another 2 full days at sea.

The ships like a floating retirement home so I don’t feel I fit in anywhere.

So all I’m doing is isolating myself.

It’s actually freaking me out.

I know I’m lucky, but today all I want is to see my son and be home.

How do you all deal with anxiety when it really becomes strong?"

I think a key part is understanding the triggers and using grounding techniques. When you feel like it’s taking a hold of you then think of those techniques to stay grounded and stay positive... it’s also quite healthy to find something to fidget with whilst experiencing anxiety. A rubber band, a coin... anything you can mess around with really.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m watching film after film.

In fact I’ve watched everything so now watching a building programme how many courses for evening meal, is it all inclusive?

Booze isn’t included but I barely drink me to but i did last night come this morning

At $18.88 for a double vodka and cranberry juice I prefer water lol

lol omg thats a bit steep i was thinking £4.50 for a bottle of bud and £4 for a J2o were steep

$2 for a can of Diet Coke

Then at the bar you pay 18% service charge is the service charge not optional though?

No automatic charge it seems.

And that’s on top of the non optional gratuities paid before boarding who are you sailing with is it a nordic company by any chance?

Princess cruise line "
oh right so sailing into Southampton

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Are you brave enough to approach a small group? I don't know if I would be but if you could you might find they welcomed you.

Hope the next few days pass quickly

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Is there no one else that appears to be travelling alone?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have an idea of how you're feeling op.

Different circumstances but the same feelings.

I'm off to work soon and my anxiety levels are through the roof. I know all the coping mechanisms I should be using but I just dont seem to be able to gain control. Anxiety is taking over.

I will at least be home again tonight but I'm still anxious about that too.

It's such a shame that its ruining your cruise. I think the fresh air will do you good.

Good luck op

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you everyone, I walked the deck a few times and reminded myself how far I have come from a few years ago.

And tonight was rewarded with an amazing display of the northern lights.

I feel blessed.

Again thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you everyone, I walked the deck a few times and reminded myself how far I have come from a few years ago.

And tonight was rewarded with an amazing display of the northern lights.

I feel blessed.

Again thank you "
aurora borealis

I'd love to see that, lucky you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thank you everyone, I walked the deck a few times and reminded myself how far I have come from a few years ago.

And tonight was rewarded with an amazing display of the northern lights.

I feel blessed.

Again thank you aurora borealis

I'd love to see that, lucky you "

I sent you a pic,

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