Struggling on holiday

[CheeseEqualsHappiness]

I am away with the in laws, and am struggling.

I have a history of anxiety which at times has impacted on my life, and am an introvert. I have just set upon a mission to stop picking my skin, a big release for me, and am on day 5 of no skin touching which is hard and my skin looks amazing, but I am boiling over inside.

I am just struggling with all the people in our cottage, all the activities, the planning, the meals. Had a good cry earlier but I feel like I am being so ungrateful (holiday a treat from my mum)

I don't dislike anyone or anything we are doing, but it's all getting too much

Any advice? Just need some coping strategies.

Hi cheese, it's really horrid being away when you are feeling like that. It's harder being away with the in-laws, even if you like them. The pressure to have a good time can be overwhelming. Thinking of things I do to escape when I'm feeling like this (which is often)

Do you have a dog with you so can go off on your own for big long walks? Long lazy bubble baths take at least an hour. Get stuck into a really good book, on one ever questions the one sitting engrossed in the corner. I often look for local cinema when I'm away, drag my husband along as a 'date night', then ignore him for the next 2 hours too :)

You could always tell them you are coming down with something and skip tomorrow's planned activity.

Good luck. Hope the rest of your holiday goes well

Thank you Mouse, your reply is much appreciated. No dog but the book idea is a good one. I feel so daft that what is so much fun for everyone else is a genuine struggle for me.

Early night tonight to get away from it all and I am taking the time to re charge rather than sleeping.