How do I survive family vacations or extended periods of time with my family?

I try to find a place that I can have alone time. Going for a walk by myself helps if I start to get stressed out around them.

Is this a bad thing? Having a quality time with your family is very limited. Have fun, offer recreational activities with them.

Your family no doubt has a lot of different ways of showing that they love you and for your family they may like to spend quality time together. Just understand that because you don't enjoy that like they doesn't mean that they don't care and don't want to make memories together. Keep a positive attitude as much as you can and try to make the most of it.

Don't let any negative emotions get the best of you. Take the high road by ignoring any chafing fights, rude comments, or anything upsetting. If you feel like you can't handle it, try to see if there's anyone you can call and just vent about it to.

Deep deep breaths!! Beyond that, even when I am with my family, I take time for myself, whether it be going out and walking through the woods or taking a long bath, I still take time for me.

Its should't be about "surviving". It should be about having fun, and making memories that will last for a lifetime. Even though there can be experiences throughout a vacation that can cause some distress here or there, the best thing to do is to try to plan as far as you can in advance for them. Including transportation, financial issues, boarding, any pets involved, a house sitter if needed etc...taking the best measures you can ahead of time to ensure a worry or stress free vacation should help you to relax more while on vacation. And have a great time with your family, making those lifetime memories, and sipping that pina colada under a palm tree while sitting poolside~ Enjoy!

Remember to love your family. Although you may not feel accepted, know that you are. Try to spend extra time with your family instead of spending the whole vacation alone. It won't be as unbearable as you make it.

Always seek the good out of it. These are bonding time of which can be reflected back upon fondly. Try to find mutual interests that bring joy even if they are small. Like swimming at the beach!

Make sure to find alone time, it's really important to make sure you stay happy. Try to find mutual interests, but if they're really bugging you put in headphones and try to leave the room and breathe until the situation is manageable.

The best way to survive extended family vacations is to remain level-headed. It is kind of like a bee or a wasp, if you don't bother them, they won't bother you. And if they do bother you, remind yourself that the vacation is only x amount of days over, and try to relax. What good is a vacation if it's stressful?