Feeling weak or tired. Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.
My daughter and I were invited by my friend to go on her family/group vacation at the last minute due to someone else backing out on this 1-year-in-the-making trip. The accommodations and the cost for myself and my daughter were too good to pass up. I knew, and my friend knew, how I felt about being around a lot of people at once. I did not have this type of anxiety until I was pregnant with my daughter, and I literally had a panic attack at the doctor’s office in the first few weeks of my pregnancy. As my doctor explained to me this wasn’t something I did wrong, but from the fact of losing my son 3 years prior, he described it to me as PTSD.
I had a huge fear of everything going wrong from that point. As time has passed, I have worked through that fear, however, now my anxiety is more geared toward being a mom of a 4-year-old girl and being in large crowds and losing her or her getting hurt, pretty much what I think all moms feel yet some can control it as others can not. I have been able to control at certain times, yet I still worry about everything little thing, and not being able to control every situation, especially with a million other people in one place was a bit over the top for me.
I wanted so desperately to be able to enjoy watching my daughter enjoy the never-ending magic at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and that’s where the magic truly began. We were able to get a group express pass at no cost to any of us because of my anxiety and a few others in the group had some issues of their own. This was a total blessing in disguise. I would have certainly paid any fee needed to obtain this fast pass; however, the fact that Disney offers this at no cost was the most magical part of my day. We were able to book each ride through our Disney app and rest or ride another ride close by while waiting on our turn.
It was a long day, yet the 12 hours we were there went by so fast, and we were able as a large group of 26 total to ride every ride together with our children and make memories that they will cherish forever. I will cherish the fact that my anxiety was actually in chill mode that day and I was able to experience some of the Magic that they call Disney’s Magic Kingdom. I will forever be grateful to Disney for helping this momma make her beautiful 4-year-old the happiest little girl that day. All the love and thanks to my wonderful friend and her family for including us on their family vacay and allowing us to make such wonderful memories.
So for any of the mommas & daddies out there, if you are considering going to Disney and you have any medical issues, just know that you can go check in at City Hall and they will accommodate you so that you and your children can experience the Magic. To top it off, at the end of the night, they have an awesome fireworks show. The best spot is in front of the Castle. It’s beautiful and enjoyable.
Until next time, thanks, Disney!!!
