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ChrisSenior Contributor
Its back again. That feeling of exhustion. Cant keep going. Crawl in a hole and hide from the world indefinately. How will I face a day tomorow of entertaining family. It will continue untill about 8pm
I usually go thro the motions,but feel very disconected. Anxiety shows up,something else to deal with.Totally exhusted be the end of the day, and peopled out. Sounds terrible about my own familyBut thats how it is.
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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
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kristinSenior Contributor
Hey @Chris
So sorry to hear. I can really relate. Why do we go through this with people who are supposed to love and accept us unconditionally? Maybe because they can't.
This year I told my sister we'd meet her & her partner at a cafe halfway between. I simply couldn't bear the feeling of intense anxiety whenever I even think about them coming to my house. Last time they were here I burned my arm very badly on a roasting pan (a very rare occurence), and didn't even think about putting fresh aloe vera on it until a friend suggested it the next day. I keep aloe growing outside my kitchen for this very purpose, so it tells you the kind of head-space I was in.
I think @Alessandra1992 has some excellent suggestions, we used to do the picnic thing at a park with my ex-husband for Xmas lunch for the kids' sakes - it worked pretty well. Certainly took the pressure off. I'm now quite comfortable having him over here on the day. I've learned to be very clear with him about my boundaries, and he's learned to respect them.
Take care and be kind to yourself tomorrow. Maybe tell them you need an early night?
Kindest regards,
Kristin
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RickSenior Contributor
Hi Chris
I'm just checking in
You get through today?
Man, it was a bit touch and go for me acouple o times.
But shite, what you gonna do. Each breath is there just waiting to be drawn.
Each heartbeat follows the last.
The seconds drag into minutes
The you sleep
And maybe tomorrow will be the day that the chemical cocktail is tastier.
If not
Each breath is just waiting to be drawn......................................
I'm thinking of you Chris
Maybe not now
but later
Hope endures
Rick
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NebSenior Contributor
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ChrisSenior Contributor
Well I got through Sunday, and Monday was a total right off In bed all day. Felt exhausted. didn't want to see or talk to anyone.
Yesterday had afternoon tea with my 16yr old granddaughter. more of a counselling session really. Its a common occurrence she gets very down. Then picked up my 3 and 5 yr olds from day care. play cook bath and tried to get them to bed. Did'nt work till their dad got home at 9.30pm.Up at 6 with them this morning. Then off to my sisters till 2.30. So back to being exhausted again.
I need time out! I love my family, but I find it so draining. Just as well the next few days are quiet. I am finding I need more and more time to myself, and I stress more and more just thinking about it never mind the actual event.
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I want to get off too. I don't think I'm made for this world. I feel like there is something really wrong with me. I'm not the same as most people. I feel like I'm going insane, losing my mind. I'm drowning.
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I don't know where to be and what to do. Doing what I do best,collateral damage. I need to develop psychological flexibility. It all seems so big right now, it's easier to die. This might be my last post for a while. Thank you to everyone who has so generously supported me on the forum. You have helped immensely. I haven't been able to do enough to help myself. Please don't respond to this as I don't intend to answer anyone. I'm just soo tired and over everything. I don't know how to make it work. Sending heartfelt hugs to all 💜🤗
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