Booked a coach holiday alone. Have anxiety disorder.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Well done for taking a step. People who go on coach trips tend to be a friendly inclusive bunch.
( I do not want to frighten you, but my single maiden aunt met her husband that way <LOL> )
Sounds like it is all organised, which will help to reduce your anxiety hopefully.

Desdemona

The coach trip is to the Lincoln area with various days out planned so how bad can it be?

Wear flat shoes. Lincoln is hilly with many cobbles and uneven paving.
Lots of lovely small boutique type shops to browse, with friendly folks serving.
Cathedral and castle to see, and the walls to walk. You are unlikely to have time to see it all, depending on days. Google Lincoln tourist map to get a preview.

You may well wish to change for the evening as you will be getting a lot of exercise

My friend has just done this and she suffered with anxiety straight after booking. However, she left on Sunday and I messaged her to find out if she was ok and she's loving it.

You’ve done the hard bit and booked a holiday. Naturally you’re a little anxious as you haven’t done this before. It will be lovely. You can dip in and out of conversations, make new friends and seeing something interesting and possibly fun. Another thing to bear in mind you don’t have to see these people again unless you wish to. Taking that first step is always the hardest. Lincoln town is great and yes Steephill is steep but the end of the journey is worth it. Let us know how u get on! You can do thisxx

Friend has just had her first coach holiday and enjoyed it. Couples and singles were amongst the passengers and she found all friendly without being imposing. It was for 5 nights. I am now tempted to follow suit.

Depending on how busy the coach is you may have a double seat to yourself or you may have someone in the seat next to you. A few polite conversation starters should help you decide whether they are talkative or want to be left alone. I usually find saying “I haven’t done this before and I am feeling a bit nervous “ usually gives me enough feedback on how the other person feels about paling up or being left alone. I hope this turns out to be the first of many for you. The coach driver or his assistant will want to make sure you have a nice time so ask them about anything you are unsure of.

Done this Desdamona, went to Scotland and I was fine. Youll be okay. Best of luck.

Dont drink too much liquid , no one dresses up for the evening, bring a book to read if you feel uncomfortable, you will be fine, and probs book next year !!!

Well done! Honour yourself for being brave and give yourself understanding and love for feeling anxious - and go on this trip and have a good time, with no feeling that you 'should' be like this , that or the other. You are brave - enjoy !

Hi I’ve been on a few trips in this country and always people get changed for evening meal into something you’d wear to go out for a meal at home.. that type of thing. You’ll have a lovely time I’m sure.

Well done Desdemona, you've jumped the first hurdle.
I knew a lovely man who used to go on these sort of coach trips until the age of his late nineties until he had a fall and couldn't go again. Since died.
He lost his wife and lived on his own. He used to book trips like yours for every couple of months. Day trips included. Something to look forward to. He travelled north and south of the country. Tinsel and turkey trip at Christmas. On long journey's the coach had toilets on a lower deck.
You'll get to mix with other people. You won't be the only single person on that coach.
Give it a go. I think you'll like it. You've nothing to lose.
You don't have to go again if it's not your cup of tea but if you don't go you'll never know.
Let us know how you get on. Enjoy.

Having been widowed with children when I was young I was alone for almost twenty years concentrating on raising the children , I then met a lovely widower, we were partners for 14 years living around the corner from each other but spending most of our time in each others homes, until severe illness has meant him going into a nursing home.
For the first time in 14 years I’m alone, I’ve taken the plunge and booked two day trips via a local coach company, I’m looking forward to them but with trepidation, should they work out I will branch out to longer trips, please do come back and let us know how you get on. Good luck