Hi moms,
Things have been going ok but it’s just so hard being an adult sometimes. I’m going through a bunch of health problems, and also having to deal with paying for the treatment of said health problems, and while I’m making it through it’s such a struggle every day to get everything done. Been staring at my computer screen at work unable to get much done, and can’t stop thinking about all the tasks I have to do but also can’t seem to get the motivation to do them.
I’m trying to focus on the positive things on my life but I’m still sad and lonely. Would love some virtual hugs and encouragement.
Thank you so much.
You're going through a lot, and you're doing so well. This will pass, things will get easier and you're never alone. Hang on in there xx
Hang in there 💙 Breathe, take moments to just be calm, stare at cute cat/do/whatever videos or whatever helps you feel even a moment of good. Take things one task and one step at a time.
You will get through this, brighter days are ahead.
Oh pumpkin❤️. I have days and weeks like that. It’s ok not to be ok. Don’t be afraid to talk to someone if it helps. One thing I do is to split my tasks up so that I can feel like I got something accomplished. Even if it’s just filling out paperwork and doing dishes, I can still feel like I accomplished something. I hope that helps! Know that we love you and support you❤️
Honey, I am really proud of you for keep in your head down and just plowing through it.
That said, dealing with health issues can cause depression and anxiety too. Next time you see a doctor, tell them you are having a hard time mentally, and ask if you can try a low dose anti-depressant to help you through it.
Lexapro with a little CBD on the side works for me. And my regular doc has no problem prescribing it.
Look around on here for a suppprt group of people dealing with the same problem.
And if you can? Start adding a 30 minute walk outside in the sun, a vitamin D supplement and 2 omega 3 capsules at every meal. A study has shown this, and maybe adding an hour under a sunlamp every evening will help with seasonal or situational depression.
Especially if you combine it with an in-person meeting with a friend once a week.
((hugs)) I love you. And I’m proud of you for reaching out for help. That’s what strong grown ups do.
O sweetie, I know things are hard right now, but hang in there. It will get better. Make sure to take care of yourself in the meantime. Reward yourself for doing a task if that helps, and allow yourself to a break when you need it. And just pamper yourself a bit once in a while. Lots of hugs.
Hugs! ❤️🩹 Is it possible to have a work double where you are? Someone you can share the small progresses with for lunch, or after work? Not the big "Got The Contract", but the smaller "Got rid of five emails before lunch today, yay me!" Also remember to stand up and stretch every now and then, and stay hydrated.
You're right! Adulting sucks! It's hard sometimes. You are doing thing right though. We all have days like this. It's totally normal.
Continue to take care of yourself, keep in contact with family or friends if possible, and look for the positives. You got out of bed. You went to work. Well done! What made you smile today? What makes you smile?
Do you have hobbies? My son is a cuber (solves Rubiks cubes). It helped him to join the Discord cubing groups so he could do solves and chat with others who cube. Is there something you could join so you could chat with others who have the same interests? (or video games).
It seems like there's not enough time in the day and quite often we don't have motivation for anything. That's ok! There's always tomorrow.
The fact that you came here and shared this is huge. It's kind of like journaling. Do you journal? Junk journals are popular, there are groups here for that too. Some kind of creative outlet would help as well.
Hang in there! You will be fine! You can do it. A little bit at a time.