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19-8-2009 - Stressed Out

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

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Good morning ladies. I am writing this blog to sort out my feelings. I have been so completely stressed out lately and have been taking every little hiccup I come across with such a turbulance that I am wound so tight. The problem is I am having a hard time juggling working full time and 2 kids. I actually made an appointment with the doctor and canceled it at the last minute because I hate to sound like a failure. I just feel so on edge all the time, and of course not getting more than 6 hours of sleep a night doesnt help. My question is, is there something wrong with me or are there other Mom's out there in this same boat? I am really temped to go get some drugs from the doctor to help me through this but the problem is this is my life and it is not going to change in the near future. Cutting back work is not an option at this point like I had hoped either. Any suggestions?!

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4 Comments on Stressed Out


kym22 - Wednesday, 19 Aug
Girl you sound just like me. I did go to the doctor and they purt me on Zoloft and Xanax. Its a little better so far but I am so tired all the time. I actually fell aslpee this morning at my desk. So glad my boss didn't see that!

R-N-E-Bump - Wednesday, 19 Aug
Umm.....let's just say I'm wound tight and stressed much of the time and I'm not even working! Gosh, I don't know how you do it! Many times the only thing that holds me together is knowing things will get easier as the kids get older. This is only temporary, right? I mean, all the constant need for help and attention with everything. I agree that you should probably see someone to sort through your feelings. Is it possible to get anymore sleep? I know I'm a walking zombie without at least 8 hours...watch out for my grouchy attitude then! LOL! Well, just know you always have ladies on here to vent to!

sara-in-oregon - Wednesday, 19 Aug
See the doctor and tell her how you are feeling. Then you can decide whether to try the drugs or not. If they help you de-stress or sleep, then that will help you a lot. For me I know I always feel like I don't have time to do the things I like because I am so busy working, trying to find full time work, and trying to take care of Markus that I do very little for myself. But I always feel better, work better and sleep better if I can get a walk or hike in. And I know it makes Markus a happier baby too.

surprise3 - Wednesday, 19 Aug
hey, it's hard to work F/T and have 2 kids... I just went back to work myself (returned from mat leave). And I'm 20 weeks preggos on top of it. At least I can say... only 17 weeks ..then I'm on mat leave for a year