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Post by **Angie** on Jan 16, 2015 4:32:02 GMT
Not worry or be upset. Job stuff, ds stuff, dh stuff, hospitals, deaths, funerals - this past week(ish) has been hell. I'd love just 24 hours where I could just get away from the phone and the internet and be able to just sit and read a book or go out without making sure everyone knows how to get ahold of me, or without having to make sure everything is okay before I can go.
I'm exhausted but I feel like I'm always "on", always trying to be supportive and helpful, always worrying about the various things going on around me. And what's worst is when I do lose myself in a book or sewing, then suddenly remember all that's going on.
Just a vent, I guess. Just my turn to feel overwhelmed.
**sigh**
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tincin
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Post by tincin on Jan 16, 2015 5:50:55 GMT
Maybe it's time to take an hour or two and do exactly that. Right now might be too demanding and hectic for an entire day but try to find an hour or two this weekend to put your phone on "do not disturb" and step away from the net. Do something you enjoy and relax. The best thing about the do not disturb function is that emergency calls can still come through (at least on mine if the person calls twice with 3 minutes it rings through) so you needn't worry that someone won't be able to reach you.
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Post by brandy327 on Jan 16, 2015 11:05:23 GMT
I'm sorry for all that you're dealing with right now. I agree with tincin - if you can't manage a whole day, then try to unplug for a couple of hours.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Jan 16, 2015 11:09:49 GMT
If I feel overwhelmed, sometimes a relaxing bath helps me. I read a book or listen to music and it seems to calm down both my body and my mind. I hope you find peace soon.
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michellegb
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Post by michellegb on Jan 16, 2015 11:11:45 GMT
Maybe it's time to take an hour or two and do exactly that. Right now might be too demanding and hectic for an entire day but try to find an hour or two this weekend to put your phone on "do not disturb" and step away from the net. Do something you enjoy and relax. The best thing about the do not disturb function is that emergency calls can still come through (at least on mine if the person calls twice with 3 minutes it rings through) so you needn't worry that someone won't be able to reach you.  I'm sorry you're feeling so worn out. Please try to take a little chunk of time for just you. I know it's easier said than done sometimes, but your sanity is worth the effort. Hugs... |
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Post by jenjie on Jan 16, 2015 12:01:37 GMT
Yes I know I've been there myself very recently. Go hide in the bathroom. {{{{{hugs}}}}}
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Post by gailoh on Jan 16, 2015 14:08:05 GMT
someone needs a ol' lady hug...I just hugged you...lol
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Post by alibama on Jan 16, 2015 14:13:18 GMT
I am sorry. I know how you feel last year was that way for me. Or more from May until December. I will pass on another (hug) hope you can find some u time.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 16, 2015 16:06:48 GMT
I am so sorry. Could you escape for an hour and meet a friend for coffee?
{{{Hugs}}}
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Post by anonrefugee on Jan 16, 2015 17:46:16 GMT
Does it help knowing I'm reading here while in my car, in my own friggin driveway? Because once I open the garage door and go inside I have to face it all... Sigh...
Can you find an escape, even for one hour at a park. Or a sonic drive in? Hey, ya gotta do what Ya gotta do sometimes.
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SweetieBsMom
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Jan 16, 2015 18:25:03 GMT
I'm sorry. I know exactly how you feel. Sending BIG hugs!
My escape is jumping in to the shower. Every night. I can hide in there for a little while.
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Post by jesq on Jan 16, 2015 19:09:39 GMT
I am so sorry. I hope things improve soon.
Unfortunately, I have no advice, as you have just described my life and I feel every bit as overwhelmed as you do. Every single member of my immediate family is currently having some form of crisis. I seem to be the only one that can deal with any of it.
As a result, I feel like I have no downtime. I'm always dealing with someone else's problems. I'm not getting to bed until close to midnight, and then it's usually another hour before I can go to sleep. I'm exhausted and miserable.
Sorry, didn't mean to hijack your thread.
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I'm sorry you're feeling so worn out. Please try to take a little chunk of time for just you. I know it's easier said than done sometimes, but your sanity is worth the effort. Hugs...
