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Interrailing advice.

So I'm meant to be going interrailing in the summer before uni.

I'm going with a group of 10 girls, but I'm only really close with one. I don't really trust any of them because they're all quite druggy (not that I don't like having a good time), but as someone that has really bad anxiety I'm really considering pulling out. I know it would be such an amazing experience, but I feel like I have other friends that I'd rather do this with, and as it's so much money I'm really not sure that it's worth it. I also know that I'll be SO anxious (as I'm already leaving sleep over it at the moment..) and as someone that doesn't have counselling etc. I'm so stuck about what to do :frown:

Any advice would be very much appreciated!
I was in a similar position. My friend group was going interrailing, and I was considering joining them.
I wasn't close to some of the people, and am naturally an introvert. I also don't drink, and don't particularly enjoy clubbing.
I ended up not going, as I knew I'd always be the person having to look after a group of drunk people, as well as possibly not enjoying constant socialising, I need alone time.
I'm not regretting not going, as I know I could have not enjoyed it.
From your description, it really sounds like you better off not going with them. Don't be scared of "missing out" on an amazing opportunity, you'll have many more chances to travel, and the risk outweighs the benefits.
Given the fact you have other friends you'd rather do it with is perfect in that sense - you'll get to go, with people you are closer to!
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I was in a similar position. My friend group was going interrailing, and I was considering joining them.
I wasn't close to some of the people, and am naturally an introvert. I also don't drink, and don't particularly enjoy clubbing.
I ended up not going, as I knew I'd always be the person having to look after a group of drunk people, as well as possibly not enjoying constant socialising, I need alone time.
I'm not regretting not going, as I know I could have not enjoyed it.
From your description, it really sounds like you better off not going with them. Don't be scared of "missing out" on an amazing opportunity, you'll have many more chances to travel, and the risk outweighs the benefits.
Given the fact you have other friends you'd rather do it with is perfect in that sense - you'll get to go, with people you are closer to!


Thank you so much! I've spoken with my mum and she said it isn't worth it, especially considering how much it would cost...

The only thing is I don't know how to tell them.. I'm on a group chat so I don't really want to send a message on their because I'm worried they may all come at me and ask why haha. I've told one girl that I'm considering not going but didn't say why. How do you think I should break it to them?
Maybe that you can't afford it?
Do you have other commitments? Like are you looking for a summer job?
However, if you end up going with the other group it's better to not lie, they will find out eventually.
Best thing would be to consult your friend that already knows, she is more familiar with them and the situation.
You could tell them that you spoke to the other group about going before and you dont want to let them down? That depends on whether you and this first group (that you don;t want to go with) have discussed it a lot and whether you already committed to them that you'll go with them.

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