Fellow CM''s - need a boost....

[underpaidandoverworked]

Not sure why but feeling really low at the moment and not feeling in control of anything, which is unusual for me.

Don't know if its because DH has gone back to work after last years trauma, or because have had cervical biopsys (which hospital said not to worry about - but how can you not??). I'm the wrong side of 45 so it could also be hormones, but I just feel like everything is a challenge. Don't get me wrong, I love the time I spend with mindees, and for the most part have no qualms about any part of my business, but it just feels like something is missing .

It's an effort to get up in the mornings and I can't wait to go to bed at night (for sleep!!). Also don't feel I spend enough time with my own DS because of the hours am putting in minding.

Is this winter blues - cm style?????

oh love [hugs]

I am SURE that the lack of sunshine at this time of year makes one feel low

I am so sorry that you are feeling crapola

x x x

ohhhh sorry to hear that.

I say do a few things. Try to run a hot bath and soak (hope that doesnt sound patronising). Also depending on how long you have been feeling like this, see a dr and go for a bloodtest and a chat. Sometimes we soldier on and its something as simple as vitamin D etc.

Maybe make a plan to do someting in the next few months that you're really going to look forward to. So you get that bounce in your step.
Im a new minder and I'm so surprised that though i started childminding to spend time with him, unless i'm careful I actually marginalise him. so Im trying to make more effort.

good luck and lots of hugs
ginger, lemon hot drink. Better diet. Hot bath couple times a week(wheres the time I know ).
xxx