is this exhaustion, anxiety or depression?

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I am feeling completely overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility that I feel for my two young children and also the responsibility that comes with my work. I try to tell people that I'm struggling but they assume this is just with practical stuff and they tell me not to worry about the. housework! The practical stuff - apart from housework - mostly get done, but coping involves more than just completing tasks. Doesn't it?

I'm not sure what the answer is, I've felt anxious, overwhelmed and exhausted for the past year. I've had situations that explain all the feelings, but I've been visiting the GP regularly to monitor it. At the beginning of this year my GP advised me to take action to prevent these feelings tipping over into levels that will need medicating. I've decided to cut down my hours at work. Just for a couple of months to reset myself. I can't afford it financially, but I don't feel I can carry like this without a break. Knowing I've got this break coming up is such a relief.

I know that reducing your working yours may not be an option. Two things that have made a huge difference are going to bed on time with once a week going to bed at the same time as the DC to get extra sleep. And being diagnosed as deficient in vitamin D. I've been prescribed high dose capsules and two months in my brain fog is lifting.

Another thing to keep in mind is that whatever your circumstances are now, in a years time it will be so much easier because DC get older and more independent.

Coping isn't enough in my opinion. You need to feel able to manage your life not just to cope with it imo.
My dp took me to the GP when I felt like this and this was a great move by him as I wouldn't have made an appointment myself.