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AIBU to want to just run away?

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SploshMeBackwards · 14/11/2019 22:52

I've had the year from absolute hell. Someone close to me passing at the beginning of the year, loss of a pregnancy, bullying at my childs school, a serious family issue, an on going cancer scare and general day to day worries. I have a partner and one child. I'm forever dealing with other people's issues, listening and taking in what's being said. My child (9 years old) is being a pain at bed time, always up the down the stairs for all sorts of reasons for the past 3 years, we've tried everything but nothing works. I generally don't get a minute to myself until around 11pm if not later every night. That is when I try to switch off and relax but it doesn't happen.
I'm so worn out, run down, miserable and stressed I feel like packing my bag getting in the car, turning my phone off and pissing off for a few days before I have a nervous breakdown. Anyone else get like this? What do you do to over come it other than actually leaving?

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Treatedlikeamaid · 14/11/2019 23:29

Dunno.just carry on. I read some book where the poor mistreated Victorian maid got a day off a month and worked form 5 till midnight or some such. Shocked to realise that’s what I was doing! Now I’m a lot less guilty about bunking off or treating myself. Yesterday dropped kids off and walked to a coffee shop and he’d coffee and toast. And refused to feel guilty. All by myself. Bliss! I think little treats consistently keep you sane. Though yes, if you fancy running away, I’ve got my passport right here!

bluetue · 14/11/2019 23:34

No real advice but I feel you. This year has been a constant barrage of shit with seemingly no end in sight.

Just go day by day really, take time out for yourself when you can and don't feel guilty. I have also found that being a bit selfish has helped.

SurpriseSparDay · 15/11/2019 11:11

What is your partner doing to ease the stress you’re under?

Can you afford a few days away? If so, is there a reason your partner couldn’t look after your child?

If you can’t currently afford it why not check out the very cheap advance bookings on Premier Inn (or similar) and see if you could manage that way. Having something to look forward to can be a help in hard times.

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