rough time

Big hugs @outlander. It can feel and be really hard to stop and take a breather when there's a lot of stuff happening and to think about.

Is it that you have lots going on today or a lots going on in general that is making it hard for you this morning?

Hi @The-red-centaur

Im just overly stressed and no where to go which is making things alot harder

Thanks @CheerBear
Just lots of things in general. I thought having an easier morning it would help but it really hasnt

What's going on @outlander?

I guess having a little quiet time here and there can be awesome for giving us a break from busy, but it doesn't really solve all the stuff that's going on. I am not sure whether this is what is happening for you but when I have heaps of stuff taking up headspace, even in my quiet down times it can feel like I'm so caught up in it all that I can't get away from it. Trying to forget about it all is much easier said than done!

Could it help to make a list of the things you 'need' to do or to think about and then try and put it away for now? It may be more overwhelming that way I'm not sure, but sometimes just writing it all down neatly can help me feel more organised and less jumbly.

Anytime for a chill activity (rainbow blanket maybe) today?

@outlander

Above posts... @MDT

@CheerBear yes thats very much the same as me. Its almost like having abit of breathing space also allowss the brain to go abit crazy.

A list sounds ok but thats part of the problem. There seems to be so much that needs to be done but i also dont know where to start, whats relevant etc so im not sure...

Ive been doing some crochetting as i found something i wanted to try out but even with YouTube going and comcentrating on that im still flooded with everything.

It's almost like you run on autopilot and when you get a chance to stop you dont know what to do I think @outlander!

I guess that is where a list can really help me as it allows me to see things from an outside look rather than feeling them all inside. From there it can be a bit easier to see what needs attention and when and from there you can pick it apart and work out the how. But I get that it can be too much and too hard sometimes.

Wanna share what you found on YouTube?! My brain is in exploding with ideas mode often at the moment. I want to turn the Christmas tree full Nightmare Before Christmas style this year 😉😆

Big hugs. Flooded is tough.

Yes exactly @CheerBear
Where would we be without autopilot huh!.

For the list the basic things like getting an assignment done and housework etc but im stressing so much about my next appt with the dentist and the procedure itself. Im suppose to have a few days off (or very minimal work for home) so i was trying to see what i could do and services that could help abit but that caused me and mum to have an argument and so now i dont know how to organise things without getting in trouble or making things harder even though it should make things easier.

Once i finish making my beanie which will be soon cause its only going on my sisters teddy. I found how to make bows and butterflies so want to give that a go and maybe flowers

Thats an interesting theme! We just chuck decorations on a tree lol

Is there anything you need to work out before your next appointment in December @outlander? If not, then maybe that one can be put in a "worry about then" box (which I'm thinking you'd probably already be trying to do and is one of those annoying easy to say things!). As for your mum, I can see how tension and arguing could make it harder. It's taken me a reeeeeally long time to work out that sometimes letting mine have a 'moment' and walking away rather than arguing a point or trying to get somewhere at the time, can help (even though it feels painfully biting tongue-ish)! You have time to work this out and maybe gentle nudges over a little time with some space gor you both in between, and she will realise the importance of this for you. Crossing fingers at least.

Love that you're looking for more things to make and try with your crochet! The possibilities are endless! The kids and I love the oddness and kind of twistedness of things like Nightmare Before Christmas and the grinch 😁

Im not really sure if theres things to do before december. I know i cant organise to much until i actually get a date but i guess the main thing is to get my house cleaned up again.
@CheerBear
Some services book our quickly or take time to organise like meals of wheels and those sorts of things which now is looking unlikely.

I barely said anything to mum all i asked was could she help me a refferral to 'my aged care' as itll also help in the long run and she didn't want a bar of it. 'Why do you need that' 'why are you looking at that' ' he doesnt need that yet thats why hes got you' i didnt even get to the point of saying about next yr because i know she will get defensive. She will be working, the kids will need to be taken to school etc which they can manage but i was trying to just get abit of help with housework and things but instead of relying on her enlisting abit of help. It mightve even helped pop as he would have abit of company to talk to besides me. And to take him out if need be.
Its looking more and more likely that my rest days will not be spent resting.
I doubt that opinion will change as it inconveniences everyone else.

I am enjoying the crocheting at least. And theres nothing wrong with the grinch!