I Think Im doing too much but I dont know what to do about it?

[cantstop]

~I think I have this problem with letting people down, and trying to sort things out. I have change my name as there are some on here who know me and i really dont want them to worry (see again not wanting to let people down!!)

Even DP says i do too much, i get involved in everything but not in a busy body way i hope but i feel like its taking its toll. My kids have a hectic schedule of activities they enjoy and I love to see them doing these and get involved. I also work full time........

Im suffering atm from being run down but I still feel the urge to go and do what needs doing....I cant stop

Try and cut down.

Could you write a list and prioritise your time?

Work out what is most important and spread your time. Perhaps give your time to one thing/person one week and not the next.

Tell people how you are feeling, i'm sure they'll understand. As my old mum would say - you'll not be much good to anyone if you make yourself ill. Then how will they cope!

You haven't got to stop, just do less and enjoy what you are doing. You obviously know there is a problem or you wouldn't be posting and changing your name.

thankyuo catzy for taking the time to answer, but how do i decide who i let down...

I almost thrive on being busy/ needed and when i do nothing it is the absolute pits, i think i dont know when to switch off, i should be a 7 stone wirey thing by rights but I am far from that!!!

It is really getting me down though, i have wonderful time with everyone and nobody gets left out but me, i mean everyone gets my time but me because i con myself, well Im always with me so I always have my time but i know deep down it doesnt work that way and i have to do something soon before it gets too much and i burn out!!!

You sound like me and believe me, it doesn't get any better. You end up with burn out and then, it's exactly as catzy's old mother says, you're no use to anyone. The worst thing about that is that people just don't understand, because you're supposed to be the strong, helpful one; not the weak one needing help.

Counselling REALLY helped me. I know, it's another thing to fit into the hectic schedule, but it's some thing for you - and you're worth it!