I did it!

Hi there!

Today I did something that was very scary, but I did it and I was okay! It's a pretty big step for me, since I've been worrying a bit about this lately. Also, it showed me that I am able to do things even though they're scary.

A few years ago I experienced something difficult surrounding airplanes. This was a pretty big deal because my dad's a pilot and I've grown up in very close relation to airplanes and flying. Since this incident, I've never been on a plane. It's not really that I've avoided it, but Covid happened and it just hasn't come up. Yet, every time I hear an airplane or think about it, I can feel my heart beating faster and I get an anxious feeling in my chest.

But now, it was time. Alex and I have been thinking about travelling later this summer, and that would mean big airplane and lots of people (i.e., not the ideal combo). So I asked my dad the other day if he could take me up flying anytime soon, and today was the day! I was a bit worried about it, but it went fine. I had a bit of anxiety at first, but after a few minutes it just felt like it had done all the other times I've been up flying with him. We flew for about 40 minutes over our city and in the archipelago. The weather was pretty good, not too bumpy but not too sunny. I did it, and it felt okay. That's a big step!

Anyways, I just wanted to share my accomplishment with you guys, because it's definitely a step in my mental health journey, and that's what I want to talk to you guys about on here! Take care and stay safe <3