I’m really struggling lately.
Just feeling really overwhelmed.
Quite a lot of stuff has happened in the past 8 weeks, including lots of change and I’m anxious.
Stuff that the majority of probably wouldn’t faze people but I’m struggling.
Had a pet die after a prolonged illness, including spending lots of money, claiming back off insurance, seeing him in pain, administering medication, lots of paperwork and dealing with his death.
A family member die.
Child starting school, and having to remember non uniform days, photo days, forms for flu nasal spray, school trip forms, money for school dinners, charity fun days, discos, 3 child’s birthday parties, parents evenings, harvest festival, donate a plate of toiletries, bring a cake for coffee morning etc etc.
All of my child’s after school activities have also changed time as they’re in an older age bracket so it’s getting used to new routines, new times, new buildings, new friends etc.
Work have restructured so 80% of the team is new. So that’s all change and they’re messing around my rota.
Just having to juggle so much stuff, I’m struggling to find childcare as family say they’ll help out, but then mess me around and book appointments on days they’ve agreed to help, I’ve emailed 3 nurseries and none have replied.
I’ve got a couple of minor health problems which means appointments and x-rays etc which I need childcare for.
We’ve had a constant sick bug in the house for 2 weeks now.
I’m a stone overweight but am too bloody tired to do anything about it.
I’ve single handedly had to organise 2 big birthday parties for family members in the past 4 weeks.
Along with general life admin, shopping, cleaning, cooking, washing etc.
My husband does help, but I do the majority.
Am I the only one that gets overwhelmed?
I can feel my anxiety coming back and I’m exhausted, asleep by 9.30 most nights.
Just wanted a moan, but this all sounds pitiful sorry.
I should be grateful for all the lovely things and people and family I have in my life, not whinging.