Feeling overwhelmed

[Notsurehwhattdo]

Long time poster, NC for privacy. I have two young children, 4 and 8. Just feeling overwhelmed. Both of us feel like we are forever chasing our tail with work, housework and the children. They need us all the time. We have no support.

I try to go to the gym three times a week, this morning whilst driving, it crossed my mind that I could just drive off the road and end it all. I don't think I could actually do it, but in that moment, the thought of it was a relief. I don't think if I was in a clear headspace I could do that, but I guess I worry that if there was a perfect storm of emotions, that I might do it.

Should I see my GP? Can they actually prescribe me something that would help?

As a child, my bedroom was immaculate, I always hated mess and clutter. Now my house is upside down, I tidy one room, go in the next and the boys have turned it upside down with some game. It just seems so pointless, the place isn't tidy enough, I'm on edge taking it out on them, what is the point 😥

Those early years are awful, aren’t they. It is a constant grind. It does get easier, though, as they get older. So hold onto that thought. It does sound like you would benefit from talking this through with a doctor who will take you seriously. It is also important that you are splitting your tasks fairly with your partner.

Take a deep breath now, and remember that you are loved, and what you are doing now is enough. You are enough.

Thanks Sally. We definitely have a good split. He does so much for us all.