I feel stressed and angry 75% of the time

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I have two young children - age 5 and 2 and I found motherhood knackering and stressful alot of the time. I work part time and am tired most of the time. Since returning to work after my last maternity leave I feel I am no longer able to contain my anger and frustrations and on several occasions have over re-acted over things. Last week I was called into the head of dept office as I had an incident with my line manager - I felt so embarrased - I feel like I can't hold it together and am worried about myself....anybody have similar experiences and have any good strategies to help me - thanks

You are definately not alone! My children are 6 and 4 and there are times when I think I am going to burst a blood vessel they stress me so much. Do you have someone to look after them to allow you some time to yourself that doesn't involve work?

Mine are 2 and 4 and I struggled most since going back to work after the second. I think you have to know it is perfectly ordinary for moms with young kids and paid work to feel out of control and stressed and angry. Perhaps you are doing too much and need to let some things go (housework) and say no sometimes (work?)
I eventually went to my GP and would recommend it, but I think look after your basic health - diet, exercise, sleep and try to have fun with the children rather than always having to be the discliplinarian. And most certainly time on your own to relax.