feeling like shit

[Guest guest]

I am really feeling depressed today. Today is NOT a good day. I

am feeling like I need to chat to someone but I don't know anyone

irl I can talk too that is around. The group is great sometimes

I wish there were more people who could be around foreach other.

Anyway, it was my sisters son birthday. I spent the morning

trying to call her, then went out. When I got home I did call.

Every thing was fine except she told me I should email nada to

let her know the kids liked their pressents. I sort of got quiet

and told her I sent an ecard at christmas. I won't email her,

because of the last abusive email from my stepfather blasting me

for not sending an ecard for mum's birthday.

I knew it would come up, and as usual I didn't handle myself

well.

It's stinking hot here, I'm tired, the kids are annoying the crap

out of me.

Steph

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear that. What helps me when I am overwhelmed it to realize I can

only do what I can. If that means, all I can get done today is a load of

dishes, then so be it.

You can't control your nada (and I'm not suggesting you tried to) but I know I

get the most frustrated when things are out of my control. It's hard not to

take these things personally.

What do you enjoy? Dimming the lights and playing music, putting on a movie,

knitting, doing crafts, etc.? If you can't get away from your responsibilities

for the moment (i.e. kids) then just try to do one thing that you have to do,

and do it well.

Feel free to completely throw out all my suggestions.

Hope you feel better.

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> I am really feeling depressed today. Today is NOT a good day. I

> am feeling like I need to chat to someone but I don't know anyone

> irl I can talk too that is around. The group is great sometimes

> I wish there were more people who could be around foreach other.

> Anyway, it was my sisters son birthday. I spent the morning

> trying to call her, then went out. When I got home I did call.

> Every thing was fine except she told me I should email nada to

> let her know the kids liked their pressents. I sort of got quiet

> and told her I sent an ecard at christmas. I won't email her,

> because of the last abusive email from my stepfather blasting me

> for not sending an ecard for mum's birthday.

> I knew it would come up, and as usual I didn't handle myself

> well.

> It's stinking hot here, I'm tired, the kids are annoying the crap

> out of me.

> Steph

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