Mike,
I agree totally. Whenever we go on holiday, the main fear I have (0ther than getting there of course) is what are we going to do with our time. I just want to cram lots in so that it goes really quickly. The thought of leisure time terrifies me. I thought I was the only one like this. I like you, can enjoy some of the holiday. Sometimes, I heave a sigh of relief to think oh I am starting to enjoy this, then a little later wham I'm so anxious again. If we go for 2 wks, then after the 1st week I have a really bad panic attack thinking that we still have a full week left. Also, I feel so selfish because I think I need to at least look like I am enjoying my holiday for the sake of the kids & my husband. In May my husband & I went away for the weekend. The kids stayed with my parents. I was a nervous wreck the whole time because I just felt time weighed so heavy & I just could not relax. Again I felt so guilty & selfish because I know my husband was really looking forward to a weekend away from the kids. We are going away as a family & with my parents for a week to England next Friday, & I am feeling very anxious about it. About the 3hr journey on the motorway, about trying to relax, about being with my parents for a whole week. I just wish the whole thing was over. So, yes, I totally agree, holiday's make anxiety worse, not better.
