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Holiday alone ?

(58 Posts)
Hithere Mon 30-May-22 23:22:23

Medication will help you but to get out of this hole, you need professional help

After antidepressants have kicked in, why not start with a weekend, turn off your cell and decide your next destination?

Zonne Mon 30-May-22 20:55:49

I've travelled alone a lot. I travel independently, so not a package, as that's what I enjoy. However, I have always found that I can find people to talk to or spend time with should I want to.

But I have friends who don't enjoy that sort of travelling, and so go on organised trips relating to an interest they have, so that might be an option.

Gransnet have some information and suggestions for solo travel here www.gransnet.com/life-and-style/travel/travelling-alone

Mine Mon 30-May-22 20:49:56

Think I would wait for a couple of weeks till your medication for depression kicks in...By that time you should start to feel less anxious and more positive about making a decision bout going on a break by yourself.....Think going on a bus holiday with other people would be your best.

Notjustaprettyface Mon 30-May-22 20:00:12

Thank you canadiangran

CanadianGran Mon 30-May-22 19:44:25

Perhaps just a day out or an overnight stay on your own might do you good. That way you could get away mentally, but not feel guilty about an extended stay and leaving DH on his own.

A day to the city for a matinee performance, a visit or a garden or museum and a nice lunch out. You'll come home refreshed mentally (hopefully). Organize his physical care in advance, but he needs to know he should help himself as well.

Notjustaprettyface Mon 30-May-22 19:40:56

Thank you silver lining

silverlining48 Mon 30-May-22 19:37:50

Coach trips or tours are usually friendly. Or a cruise if you feel brave enough ( covid), or have you a friend/family you can stay or go away with? You clearly need a break.
I dont know your circumstances, but feel a bit for anyone recovering from hip surgery. I am 6 weeks post op and grateful my dh is around to help.
Hope the medication helps and you can sort out a break.

Notjustaprettyface Mon 30-May-22 19:29:15

As you know if you have read my latest post , I am having a tough time with my grumpy husband recovering from hip surgery
Went to see my gp today and she put me on antidepressants but also suggested I had a break from him
I have never been on holiday alone and don’t know if I would be ok
What I am thinking is that if I am on my own , I will have too much time to think about things and to dwell on my situation and I don’t think that would do me good , would it ? And yet , I need a break from him
So I am coming here again for desperately needed advice
Hope you gransnet friends out there can help
Thank you