Completely Overwhelmed
There is too much going on and I don't know where to start. I recently had my second child and it has been very difficult. He has yet to sleep through the night so I am always exhausted (5 months). My other child is very needy as well. As a family, we are always together to prevent getting COVID so we do not go anywhere at the moment. I feel like I am being needed 24/7 and I have not had a "break" aka vacation since the summer of 2019. My partner and I have not had quality time together in months. Additionally, I have a parent hundreds of miles away with significant health issues which has only added to my stress. I am overwhelmed by what's happening in the US (gun violence, political divide, hatred for others, women's rights, inflation and the rising cost of everything, COVID, etc.). I feel like I am falling behind at my very demanding job because I am having a hard time focusing at work with everything going on. I am very type A and like to have control over things and I feel like I am flying by the seat of my pants everyday. I always feel tense and unsettled. It is mentally and physically exhausting. I have a very supportive partner which is great but he is already doing as much as he possibly can. I just can't seem to pull myself out of this funk and fog.
@roamingbuffalo234
so sorry you are so overwhelmed. the world seems crazy right now but it will settle down.
@roamingbuffalo234
It sounds like a lot of things is going on with your family and your job right now, which has been very overwhelming and tiring for you. However, I'm really glad that you have reached out to us on 7cups to share all of these feelings that you are having. Please know that we are all here to listen to you and provide you emotional support, just pop in to the chats when you need to :)
I feel like I have so much potential but it's not working out somehow.
@roamingbuffalo234 I am so very sorry that you have so much going on. But this community is always here to support you!
@roamingbuffalo234 It sounds like you have many different things going on in your life regarding you family and job. I'm sorry you are going through a tough time. Please know you are not alone and we are here for you.
@roamingbuffalo234
Hey buffalo, I'm so sorry you've been dealing with so much, as a mom, a woman, a partner, a worker, that is just so much for one single person to be dealing with since 2019!!! Being a new mom with a needy child, during COVID and all the added stress coming from the news, as well as your demanding job, no break, and a sick parent! Please know that you're not alone in this, there is a lot of support for you to access here whenever you need, either through our forums or 1-on-1 chats. I am a Lived Experience listener for anxiety so feel free to reach out to me if you are open to 1-on-1 support as well, I'd love to help, hold a safe space for you to share what's been going on, and offer resources as needed! :-)
I've read what You wrote. That's comprehensible. Many things around us and we can't control everything. You have a very busy life. And You'd like to do everything perfectly. Maybe we all need to relax a bit. Have You thought abouy someone who can help You with the kids?
