Don't really feel like going on holiday.....

Glad to hear you have made this decision mishap sending lots of (((hugs))) and a few . Try to relax and also rest that foot.

I hope that you will feel a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders. You have an enormous burden to carry and this "holiday" must have been a bridge too far. Don't beat yourself up about it, how much worse would it have been to set off and be ill- either physically or with worry while away. NOW REST. I hope you can take the time to do as little as you want, get yourself fit, and be better able to cope with the stress of the rest of your life. I know problems don't just go away, but it sounds as if you are putting yourself at the bottom of a very long list of priorities - instead of the top. and a big {{hug}}

It is done now, Mishap and you're taking steps to look after yourself-try to continue to do just that. You really do have an immense amount to cope with, without worrying about anything extra. I hope the visit to the GP is helpful. Meanwhile (((hugs)))

Sounds like you've made the right decision, Mishap. Go and bend the GP's ear. You have very broad shoulders but could do with a little less to deal with

Mishap
I am relieved that you have postponed your departure, you need to look after yourself after all the worry and stress you've had.

I hope your doctor will be able to help you to feel better (((hugs)))

Mishap

Good that you are seeing the doctor tomorrow. Tell him/her everything.

Mishap with so much to deal with I think all we can offer is support. Whether you go away or not, just understand that you have made the right decision and go with it. [hugs]

Mishap you have helped me loads over the past little while by being kind. Be kind to yourself now. Hope you feel better having made this decision and a huge ((((hug))))

for you mishap

We have delayed our departure as I am really not up to doing a long drive safely; and OH cannot do it because of all his drugs.

I have appointment with doc for tomorrow to see if we can find some way of dealing with the migraines, which are dragging me down.

I feel really bad about all of this but what can I do? I am quite worn out and going away is just a step too far at this minute - the stress of that and everything else (OH, blessed foot, hip pain, Dad, brother's investigations for bowel cancer, sister with huge life problemswhich I seem unable to help with) - I am sure others have far worse to put up with but I seem to have reached my waterloo just now, and the trip is just a step too far.

Thanks for all your very kind support - it is appreciated. Hope I can return the compliment one day.

Mishap you will have hundreds of us in the car with you all chattering away and telling you how brilliant you are

I believe acupuncture has helped some migraine sufferers - it didn't help me, but perhaps the doctor who administered it was not very good.
In the past, I have had to find a layby and just lie on the back seat for an hour or so until I could trust myself to drive.

...should have typed pizotifen...

Have you tried piotifen? People I know that have migraines swear by it. My neighbour has said that for the first time in years he can plan car journeys without worrying about getting a migraine whilst driving.

Mishap I'm a migraine sufferer and I'm not sure that you should be undertaking a long drive with a migraine that won't go away.

I second what jingl and sunseeker have said, Mishap - I do hope you manage to enjoy your holiday, and yes, you must get help when you come home. Good luck.

Hope you manage to enjoy your holiday Mishap. I'm due to go away next week and I am regretting booking it - and I don't have the problems you have! As j08 says, do visit your doctor when you get back, if only to sort out the migraine problem [hugs]

Mishap we will hold your virtual hand all the way there. Go well.

And when you get back, perhaps a visit to the doc? You have a lot to deal with. There is help available.

Things not great at all - migraine problem during the night and feel hopeless and weepy this morning. I truly do not want to go but everything is packed and OH wants to go ahead, so I am gritting my teeth as best I can, although I feel quite appalling.

When I get back I am going to have to get a grip on this migraine problem as it is blighting my life. Nothing seesm to stop it and it is making me feel so ill - acute pain in right eye and ear and weird jittery symtoms of movement in my limbs. OH says it is extra-pyramidal syndrome - the name helps not one jot - I just want it to stop.

I am sure that stress plays a part, but that cannot be wiped out.

I love holidays now I am on my own - when the children were young we could afford only self catering, mostly in caravans in Wales, Cornwall or Scotland. My dear ex-husband would be very happy fishing all day, or sailing his boat, whilst I was left to entertain the girls and do all the domestic chores I did at home, but without the usual appliances. He often insisted that we all go along with him (doing what he wanted, of course) and I remember sitting under raincoats on Chesil beach while he fished. No toilets, and two young children. Just one of the reasons why he is an ex!
I have taken my sister on holiday ever year for about 30 years and whilst I love her dearly, it is quite a relief not to have to worry about her. She is rather intolerant, and I was always tense in case somebody smoked near her, or children ran around in the restaurant, or the accommodation was not to her liking. The fact that I paid for everything made no difference! This year, I am taking her on a cruise on the River Moselle and I will be keeping my fingers crossed that she likes it.

Third time lucky!?

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Galen and Mishap, I bet you'll both have a really good holiday, I hope so

Nelliem
Thanks!
Mishap enjoy, I've got over my Wobblies I hope you do too and have a lovely time.