I have a just turned 4 and just turned 2 year old. I'm finding it incredibly relentless.
Both have underlying issues and my own health isn't great. They both have a lot of energy to burn and I can't keep. I find the mess overwhelming. The last year hasn't helped of course, wfh without childcare for the majority of it. Even though I work part time, I don't manage to cook, leave the house in a tidy state if we are off for a walk etc. It's like I'm not really benefiting from my time off.
I can't wait until I have a bit more mental space to sit and have lunch in peace for example. I thought when the youngest turned 2 it would get easier but we've had a bad run with health and he's been very clingy.
Wondering if I am depressed but I dont feel my mood itself is low, just that I have so much to do and zero time. I've really slipped with the self care, face masks etc thing of the past! I just manage basics like showering and getting dressed into (ugly but comfy) clothes
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frustratedwiththepandemic · 04/04/2021 19:24
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