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[quote=Anonymous]First of all, as evident but the multiple people who replied to this thread, know that your kid is not the only one with a high level of anxiety about this, but not everyone lets on what ther kids are saying or doing in the privacy of home. My kids are younger but I'm replying because I have a high level of anxiety and felt this way about my own outdoor ed experience 30 years ago. My parents made me go (different generation - it wasn't even a question) and I was a wreck ahead of time and I can't say I loved it but I'm still glad I went because it showed me I could do it. I spend a lot of time obsessing about details when my anxiety is at full hilt, so in some ways it is like I'm not present in the moment because I'm working so hard mentally to think through all the things I'm anxious about. I think what would have helped me is if my parents had asked me ahead of time what I felt anxious about and then they or a teacher could have talked through with me the solutions to those worries (e.g., what if I can't fall asleep, what if I don't like any of the food, how do I dress when I walk to the shower, etc.). [/quote]

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