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MazCasual Contributor
In response to: Tired of trying to holding everything together
AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hello @Maz
How are you going? Have you found any support?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Appleblossom , how are you today , thank you for your messages , means so much to me
Hi @Maz, @Former-Member, @NikNik
In response to: Tired of trying to holding everything together
Tasha13New Contributor
Hi Maz,
What an exhausting situation you have. Mine seems to pale in comparission.
You sound like you have spent many years doing a stirling job.
I think that you too need respite. Are you getting some sort of carers payment from the government.
Its none of our business of course but you may be able to get some support services for yourself.
I found that as a career I could get some hours a week cleaning and respite. It really made all the difference to have that little bit of time for me.
Also, I spoke to my doctor and in the end went on anti-depressants myself. Its a long hard road and there is no failure in asking for help and admitting that sometimes it's just all too much for one woman (no matter how capable you are) to do.
In response to: Re: Tired of trying to holding everything together
Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hi @Maz, how are you today ??
In response to: Tired of trying to holding everything together
MazCasual Contributor
In response to: Re: Tired of trying to holding everything together
Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Maz,
A lot of people - it is just a show , what are they like behind closed doors ??
we don`t know what they are like when they are alone
We just have to be ourselves -- take one day at a time @Maz
you are doing a great job , be postive and we the forum are here for you
In response to: Re: Tired of trying to holding everything together
AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hello @Maz
Dont compare yourself to others. @Shaz51 is right. There is a lot of boasting, drama queening and grandstanding out in the real world .. unfortunately.
You know when your tank is empty or you need a friendly smile, or understanding word. Believe that you are worth it and try and find supports.
Have you heard of AMAZE .. are they any help?
Take care
Apple
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