Going somewhere new can be stressful. There are simply so many unknowns. Any change to routine creates anxiety because deviation from normality means a lack of control and an opportunity for something to go wrong.
You cannot prepare for the unexpected and you cannot imagine what you haven’t experienced.
However, managing to overcome the worry, and succeeding in doing something different, can be a rewarding experience. Last weekend I drove my eldest son to Nuneaton where he took part in a regional cross-country race. A sleepless night and a lot of advance planning but we made it! He was awesome as always, and we had a decent day. 😊
Nuneaton
I’ve just got back from Nuneaton.
It doesn’t mean my autism or worry has been beaten. It’s just, well, I’ve been to Nuneaton. Covered forty miles each way, followed the A5.
I’ve driven to Nuneaton, and I made it home alive.
I’ve actually been to Nuneaton! Went with my son who had to run the last race of the season. That’s why I, anxious and shy, visited Nuneaton. One deranged, weird interchange almost made me crack. I’ve driven to Nuneaton, and what’s more I made it back.
I’ve spent an afternoon in Nuneaton! This for me a real success, significant achievement. My comfort zone is school and home, not Tamworth or Nuneaton. I guess unless your head’s a mess, you won’t understand The stress "Nuneatons" cause and how much we have to plan.
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