Booked a coach holiday alone. Have anxiety disorder.

Well done Desdemona - wish I could be brave like you 💪

Oh i did this a couple of years ago,i was keen to go on the trip to see Highclere castle all decked out for christmas, being a Downton Abbey viewer- my 2 youngest sons (living at home) wouldnt be interested in that, i knew, so i took the plunge and went.It was a coach trip, and yes, as folk often do on these things, there were occasional conversations struck up as you all have the trip in common.Even grumbling amongst us at the wait for tables etc. was a bit of chamaraderie.I might do something again once i'm fully recovered from my heart op.Well done you, and please, enjoy it, dont let worry spoil your trip.

I had most of the back of the coach to myself, but i imagine it might be fuller in summer- i am sure if you wanted to be totally undisturbed you could take a book to immerse yourself in during the journey.

Just a tip for the city of Lincoln. The castle and cathedral are both at the top of Steep Hill. You may get dropped off at the top, but if you are at the bottom and don’t fancy the climb up, there is a little bus that does the round trip. You can get on at the railway station or near the shops. and get off wherever you like. It stops right outside the cathedral. It is free if you have a bus pass.
I hope you enjoy your holiday.

Congratulations you've done it.sit back and enjoy. Life's for living. Keep us updated .

I understand exactly how you feel, as I also have anxiety disorder. I booked a solo painting holiday to Italy and agonised over it for weeks before I went, thinking "what if...." all the time. I nearly cancelled, but my son gave me wonderful support by flying to Italy and staying a couple of days nearby until I was settled in. Everyone was kind and friendly, and I ended up thoroughly enjoying myself. Do you take Propranolol when you feel very anxious? I find that helps to calm me down. I often find the things we worry about most usually turn out well. Try to relax and remember you can always come home if you hate it, but I think you will really enjoy it.

You'll enjoy Lincoln.. as another poster said..wear comfy shoes for Steep Hill and take your time walking up.
Going up...or down..there are lots of dinky little shops .including an old fashioned sweet shop .also cafes .
I think you're amazing doing this . You'll make friends and have a great time

Well done, Desdemona, for booking holiday alone.

I did that not very long ago. Shortly after my husband died.

I'm naturally shy, but made "friends" on the coach trip, then at the hotel where we all stayed. We were placed by the holiday company on a meal table with either 4 or 6 people. Out of that lot that you meet at meal times, two or three of them are likely to be genuinely friendly and kind people. But not everyone is, though.

Warning .... I made the mistake of answering every personal question that was directed at me during the coach tours (within reason) and at meal times, thinking that was the best way to get to know and connect with people. I was too polite to ask the same nosey questions back. That was foolish of me, because they all said much less about themselves. And once some of these superficially friendly people had dug out my personal circumstances; i.e. being widowed, etc,. and what kind of house I lived in, what my hobbies and interests were and even food preferences, I found myself being judged by some of them - especially those who were there in couples or with best friends, and then sides were taken. This pettiness was uncomfortable and spoilt my holiday a little.

So if you haven't started your lone holiday yet - you can still be frendly, but do keep a little mystery about yourself.

I'm sure you will find a few genuinely friendly people on this holiday if you take care to protect yourself from the kind of intrusion I had - bearing in mind these people are still strangers to you !!

Have a great time!

I know exactly how you feel. I also have anxiety disorder. Unlike you I am not able to take the plunge and go anywhere by myself. I wish I could. I have started to go on organised trips with local clubs but only because I know most of the people. Have a total fear of being on my own in social activities. Still working on it.

Renata good for you that you went alone and hope that you met nice people too so your holiday wasn’t spoiled by a few silly ones.

Well done to you too Patsee. Baby steps, the more you do the easier it becomes. .

I've fancied some trips but am prone to travel sickness in coaches. Could anyone recommend a medication which would help, please?

Nell. Travel sickness pills 💊? Or travel bands, not sure if they work but they are supposed to help.
Try a short trip first to see how you feel.