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Anyone else just completely fed up…

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BodyShapeWoes · 07/02/2023 20:08

Life is just really sodding pants at the moment..

Works stressful, DH’s work is a nightmare and he might not have job in April..I’m that stressed I forgot that the kids had the dentist today 😞

My house looks like a bombs gone off (I worked 60 hours last week and didn’t even look at it) I have at least 8 loads of washing. (I have done 3 loads this evening but I’ve now run out of space to dry anything) Can’t get a cleaner for love nor bloody money and I’m not sure I can afford one

The new sodding kitten weed on the sofa tonight so I now have to clean that…

Cost of living is getting me down, I’m paying £400 a month on all electric and they emailed me wanting to put my direct debit up to £550

Ive booked the food delivery slot for next week not this week so I have to go food shopping 🤦‍♀️

The kids are being right little sods lots of attitude and complete inability to be polite so much so I lost my temper and took away all electronics until at least Friday now I’m the meanest parent in the world stop bloody backchatting and do your sodding homework and speaking to me like I’m a piece of shit

School have emailed to say no after school club Thursday and next week in between working I have to run around collect a child and take them to a sporting event…then back to school to collect the other child, they also booked parents evening at the complete opposite times i
told them I could go so I’m going to have to not go.

Before anyone says anything about Dh he was away 4 days last week & will be away again all of next week, he does a good share of everything when he’s home, it’s just all overwhelming me today

I just want a glass of wine and to escape for the weekend away from Dh, the kids, the dogs/cats to just recharge my batteries

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BodyShapeWoes · 07/02/2023 20:13

Forgot to add I’ve been trying to get an appointment with my Gp for about 3 weeks for on going health issues 😞😞

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MattDamon · 07/02/2023 20:19

Do you have Amazon Prime? They do next day or even same day grocery delivery in certain areas.

MercuryRising · 07/02/2023 20:24

OP you are not alone...work is stressful at the moment,my childminder is not working for at least the next 4 weeks so im having to juggle childcare by asking for favours, my windscreen cracked this morning, I lost (and then found) my bank cards and I have overcommitred this weekend. I am a tired overwhelmed single mum at the moment. I know it will pass but just wanted you to know you are definitely not alone... roll on the longer, sunnier days when life feels so much better.

BrewandBiscuit · 07/02/2023 20:28

Same OP. Life is just so blooming hard. I can’t keep on top of everything. When I try to work on one thing, everything else goes to shit. It just feels like a constant uphill struggle

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BodyShapeWoes · 07/02/2023 20:37

Just really got me down today!

I will try prime and see if I can get some bits delivered

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Peabody25 · 07/02/2023 20:39

If you've got the Uber eats app, a few supermarkets near us do grocery delivery.

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BodyShapeWoes · 07/02/2023 20:41

We live in the sticks and no one delivers unfortunately - I’d have to drive to collect anything so I may as well just head to the shops

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Fedupofdiets · 07/02/2023 20:44

I appreciate life isnt easy for many in this country at the minute but having just watched the news and seen the devastation of that earthquake I cannot feel sorry for myself no matter how little money I have or how expensive the heating bills are. A baby crying in the rubble and they couldnt reach it, -11 temperatures and so many dead and homeless. I just cannot feel sorry for myself having watched that. It makes my problems seem so small in comparison.

GiantPandaAttacks · 07/02/2023 20:52

Fedupofdiets · 07/02/2023 20:44

I appreciate life isnt easy for many in this country at the minute but having just watched the news and seen the devastation of that earthquake I cannot feel sorry for myself no matter how little money I have or how expensive the heating bills are. A baby crying in the rubble and they couldnt reach it, -11 temperatures and so many dead and homeless. I just cannot feel sorry for myself having watched that. It makes my problems seem so small in comparison.

That isn’t a supportive comment. One person’s problems aren’t removed because of trauma somewhere else. Please think about the benefit or harm your chosen words can cause. People need to feel heard and their experiences validated.

Sorry you’re having a tough time, OP. Can you get something for you in the food shopping as a reward for adulting? Chocolate mousse is currently rewarding me for forcing myself to adult today…

Twinstudy · 07/02/2023 21:00

Yep you're not alone op. Work is so stressful, I feel sick when I wake up every morning, DH is working away and my mum's really unwell but no-one seems to know why. Everything is so expensive I don't feel like I can really do anything to lift the mood.

It's just bloody miserable.

suchamessughh · 07/02/2023 21:01

I honestly feel this.. I'll say yes to that wine. You're not alone. Hope it gets better for you.

GhostBridezilla · 07/02/2023 21:05

Yes I’m also thoroughly drained. Work is shit. Parenting is relentless. I need to overhaul my life and every time I try I just get beaten back.

SeaToSki · 07/02/2023 21:12

it sound sound shit, and not much escaping from having to just plough on through.

A couple of things that help me when I am ‘in the weeds’

I get up 15 mins early and just have a cup of tea in the peace and quiet for 10 mins and then spend 5 mins just writing a list and prioritising (knowing that I cant do everything, but what are the most crucial bits to do today so that the wheels dont come off)

I promise myself something nice in a month (or whenever there is a chance the DH can give me a couple of hours to myself) and stick a note on the fridge that makes me think about it.

I dont know if either might work for you, but…maybe

Aquamarine1029 · 07/02/2023 21:15

I'm sorry, op, life can be a real bitch sometimes. I've had a proper shit day so I understand. Moan away.

SlatternIsMyMiddleName · 07/02/2023 21:48

I feel you, I really do.

I never thought adulting would be so flaming difficult.

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BodyShapeWoes · 07/02/2023 21:58

Adulting truly sucks some days

I’m sorry other people are feeling the same

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