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My little sister is getting married this weekend and as excited and happy as I am for her, I'm feeling anxious but not sure exactly why. I love her husband to be so its not that I'm worried for her due to him. I just overall worry for her (she's the little one and my best friend) and being she's my younger sister I am emotional about it. A couple months ago I went through a time where I just couldn't believe she was getting married...went through that whole deal, I think like our parents do when their kids get married. I don't know, I'm sure I'll be excited once I actually get home and busy with all the preparations, its just I think me anticipating it and being emotional (I think I will prob cry coming down the aisle before her! I cry at ALL weddings so...)

The other thing is that I hope none of my anxieties are "probleming" me that day. I have worried about that too. I do tend to be fine (not think about things when I'm doing something exciting and fun on weekends) I just think I'm anticipating and nervous that I could possibly have anxiety of mine that day. Which I feel bad about because this time is SO NOT ABOUT ME! Just felt like posting about it as I can't totally put my finger on things?!

Hi Pixie -

This is so common for we phobics. A phrase that has helped me so much is when I make it oK to be anxious (and I talk to myself as if I am talking to another.) "Yes, You may very well have anxiety at the wedding, but you have all the tools you need and you'll handle it." By making it ok, nothing develops. Really sincerely reassure yourself. Now you're telling yourself the truth.

Have a great time!