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Menopausal and on holiday!

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peebles32 · 24/06/2024 22:26

We are on holiday! I am not enjoying it one bit. There is no reason not to enjoy it. We have come to a place we love and I just can't get into it. I feel like all I want to do is sit by the pool with a book and ignore everyone. Just been out for dinner with friends and I could not wait to get back to be on my own. I hate the heat, not enjoying drinking and just wish I was at home. I have never felt like this and just hoping it is a blip as we have two weeks in August.
. Even though I am 50 I still have an 8 year old so still have to do the 'fun' things. Just can't be bothered. I feel like a fraud pretending to laugh and have fun but not feeling it!
I am gutted. We are spending a stupid amount of money and I normally love it. Only thing that has changed is me. I feel old and just want to be sat at home in the garden.
Any tips to get through the next few days? I am so shocked as I have looked forward to this and just feel meh. My husband is loving it and I feel like the party pooper! I feel middle aged and boring. Could just be that we have been here two days and not in the swing of it. However, I think it's just me and how I am now.

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ABirdsEyeView · 24/06/2024 22:32

Are you on any HRT? If not, it might help with the cba feelings.

In the meantime could you feign an upset tummy and send dh and ds out on their own so you can have some space?

IAmAnAdultHumanFemale · 24/06/2024 22:54

Some women in menopause turn into grumpy old men. Sounds like you're one of them!

I had to (and still do) try hard not to become one. Hrt and mindset really helped me

obviously if you're happy then crack on!

peebles32 · 25/06/2024 09:46

I am on HRT and definitely a grumpy old man! 😩

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ABirdsEyeView · 26/06/2024 09:25

Maybe your HRT needs a tweak?

I think you get through it by doing some of what everyone else wants but make sure you get time to do what you want as well - even if that's just sitting by the pool with a book. Theres nothing wrong with wanting a restful holiday.

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