Hi
I'm currently receiving cbt counseling for postnatal depression which is going well. I'm trying to work on the things that trigger my low moods and my self-esteem, confidence issues.
My counselor has asked me to keep a log of my day to day activities. I'm a mum for three and she said that I'm basically doing far too much for other people and said that I'm not getting enough help with things from my husband which in turn is not giving me enough 'me' time. She's right, I know that and seeing everything written down in front of me I do a ridiculous amount of things for my family and my own health is suffering.
She said to work out some time I can take jst for myself even if it's jst a couple of hours a week. Thing is I have no idea how I'm gonna fit it in and now I'm stressing about that! My husband works long hours. He leaves the house at 7.30am and returns at the earliest 7.30pm weekdays. The weekend is used up with him spending a bit of time with the kids. I don't get to sit down in the evening until 10ish, once the kids are bathed and down (and homework is done), all the kitchen is cleaned up after dinner I'm exhausted!
Has anyone else been in a similar position as me? How did you find the time to fit in 'me' time? What thing did you drop in order to make the time?
Thanks