Not again

[Sistersister7]

On first holiday abroad with husband and 2dc aged 4 and 2 (Florida) with other family members.

Been on citalopram since 1st DC born, it works wonders but I'm really struggling here. It's so fast paced and walking round the parks for a few hours is killing me, it's 40oC here. Come mid afternoon I'm wiped out, physically and mentally drained. In same room as husband and kids so not time to chill out etc. Husband is away out with kids tonight himself however I actually don't have the physical and mental energy to go out and join them. I feel guilty for feeling like this, which naturally doesn't help my meatball well being either. WTF is wrong with me? It's an amazing holiday overall but some days I just can't get into it. Do any of you have days like this? Any help/words of support would be greatly appreciated.

Sending support Sistersister7.

Walking around the parks in 40c heat with two kids sounds exhausting! You might feel pressure to have an amazing time with two kids and a first holiday abroad but it sounds like hard work to me.

If I were you - and your husband is okay with it - I would deliberately plan yourself some time away from your husband and kids and try to take advantage of it without feeling guilty. One afternoon or few hours might be enough for you to feel a bit more level. Does your hotel have somewhere that you can go that is cool, or could you go somewhere? (Cafe? Park? I know it is a new mum cliche, but spa?) You could offer to take the kids by yourself for a bit if your DH is flagging.