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HAD ENOUGH

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needtogetoffchest · 04/03/2007 16:44

Sorry, do you mind if I just come and moan on here, not expecting an responses, just want to rant and can't rant to ds so thought I'd type how I feel instead.

Really had enough this week!!!

Here's my 'normal' list of why I feel low:

Finances not good, I'm a childminder a lost a full time mindee recently so sudden drop in income not helping!
Moved house end of last year and still a tip, loads to do!
Mountain of paperwork seems never ending
Can't keep on top of family housework (i.e. washing and rooms not used for childminding)
Issues with ds's behaviour
Dh picking at me all the time
Only had 1 proper holiday in 10 yrs and desperate to get away
Feel lonely quite a bit as family no longer around
Don't get to speak to many adults that often due to my work

And then this week on top of the other stuff....

Dad been in hospital, had op and waiting for test results, hoping to god not cancer
Worried about mum as she's showing signs of cracking due to nan with dementia living with them and now dad ill
Ds been poorly
New tiny baby mindee (started at 7 weeks) crying when not held all the time
Dh having bad time at work and taking out on us
2 x cars had problems causing dh to be more stressed
Dh has breakdown on Thurs night (see other thread)
I feel overwhelmed by everything but can't say as need to be strong for dh
And now sister just calls and asks what I'm doing tonight. I say I'm sitting down with dh to discuss our meeting with Dr tomorrow as important, she sounds as though been crying, I ask if she's ok but just saying 'it's ok, it's ok' - I know it's not but can't help and now feel bad about not being available tonight (she lives nearly 2 hrs drive away).

Sorry, feel better now, just felt like screaming but calmed down!

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needtogetoffchest · 04/03/2007 16:45

Oh, and it all feels much worse because I've had awful head/eye pain for last 4 days due to sinuses. Really tired too which of cause doesn't help.

Tell me to stop moaning and get on with it!!

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Aloveheart · 04/03/2007 16:53

I expect most can say we've all had bad days where we feel we can't cope and have had enough.

Try to when you next get a min have a hot bubble bath with candles and relax and try to switch off and not think about what needs to be done. I bet you'll feel better.

Write lists of what needs to be done and aim to do one aday.

Hope you feel better soon.

looneytune · 04/03/2007 17:11

Thanks, dh just got back so running a bath shortly. I NEVER have baths but have some lovely Virgin Vie bath stuff and thought yep, I deserve a break so I'll have a soak. May help sinuses too? You know, I never have baths because I feel guilty that I'm not doing something - showers are quicker therefore I don't feel so bad. Crazy isn't it!

I've been down myself for a couple of months (lots of other stuff I've not mentioned on here) but I think it's this week that's made me have enough.

Lets hope the bath cheers me up! Can't let dh see I'm like this!

Aloveheart · 04/03/2007 17:13

i have to have a bath we don't have a shower!!

Sometimes it's nice to have a soak in the tub once in a while. I'm sure your DH would understand.

needtogetoffchest · 04/03/2007 17:15

Oh damn, can't believe I forgot to change my name back!!

Let's hope no one else sees as my other thread about dh is very personal and I don't want my RL MN friends to know

Off now as can't believe I've just done that!

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Aloveheart · 04/03/2007 17:17

ask mnhq to delete that thread if you're worried. I'll keep my mouth shut

needtogetoffchest · 04/03/2007 17:37

Thanks, I've just contacted them

Right, I really am off for that bath now!

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Aloveheart · 04/03/2007 17:39

ok xx

cjs76 · 04/03/2007 17:57

Ive had times like this recently too!! Small baby, moved house, no money, car issues, got to go back to work etc......
Have you tried Bach flowers? my aunt does Crystal healing and makes up these bottles I find they really help when everything gets on top of you!! ok you probably think Im a bit crazy now!!

Aloveheart · 04/03/2007 20:34

i've had bachs remedy for nerves.

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