We are getting ready to go on a trip for only about 4-5 days, how can I practically overcome this fear of the fear that I might suddenly feel like I need to get home and home will be about 12 hrs. away?? I will have my family with me and that is what makes a home, and I have the Lord as my Savior,I know I am supposed to fear nothing and this fear is totally irrational, how to get rid of it completely?????

your supposed to fear nothing? Honey thats not reality..everyone fears something. And there is nothing wrong with you fearing leaving home. Thats a huge accomplishment you are going to do and I'm proud of you for taking that step.

Maybe try going an hour away somewhere see how you do...then go 2 hours away. Make sure you take your tapes with you along with your relaxation tape. Keep your mind busy, bring puzzles or books...something inspirational.

You CAN do this I know you can! Your going to go and have a wonderful trip.

I dont think it ever fully goes away. When I am faced with something like this I just have to do it and take one min at a time. Not great advice I know but I always work myself up before something like this and when it happens I just breath and take it in little bye little until im there or I forget about it completly. Then when its over you will have something to be proud of because you did it and you know you can do it again . I understand how you feel and I know its scary but you can and WILL overcome this and come out of this stronger and better off because you have a new experience !