The past week I have suffered a few restless nights and have had really worrying dreams about our forthcoming holiday this Saturday. We are off to Gran Canaria and this will be our second time abroad. I didn't really enjoy flying the first time; my ears hurt and I couldn't wait to get off to make sure all our cases were the same side as us! I think because I was nervous I never really enjoyed the whole airport experience like some do.

I am organised and have various lists on what to pack, what to get etc for any holiday so I am ok in that department however at night my head races and it sets me off worrying that I'll forget our tickets, the taxi will be late! One night I woke up in a sweat because I dreamt I had forgotten all our Euros when we arrived in Gran Canaria!!

I enjoy all our family holidays and look forward to them from the time they are booked but I feel really worried about going abroad again and don't know why? Our hotel has received nice reviews, pets will be sorted out and the house will be safely locked up but I still worry.

Am I an idiot? Can I be cured? Or are there 'others' out there who have the same daft feelings that things will go wrong before going away?