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Posted 9/9/2013 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
I am about to give up on this whole pad thing. Nothing I try works and my family is not helping.
Posted 9/9/2013 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Brett,

I know...it can wear you down after awhile. There is hope though. I went form multiple, daily attacks that left me completly wiped out, to feeling good again.

I still have to maintain my coping skills, and I have some remaining issues that I deal with...but there is no comparisson in the difference between then and now.

Please don't give up. Keep working toward your recovery, and keep talking with us!

S.C.
Posted 9/9/2013 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
JUST FEEL LIKE I DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO DECOMPRESS WORKING 2 JOBS AND ONE JOB IS NITE SHIFT. AND WHEN I DO HAVE SOME SPARE I SWEAR MY FAMILY THINKS I SHOULD BE DOING THIS DOING THAT. THEY ALWAYS WANT ME TO TRAVEL TO THERE PLACES AND NOT COME TO MINE ETC..... JUST FUSTRATED AND THEY DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM FEELING
Posted 9/9/2013 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
There is nothing wrong with setting up boundaries for yourself in regards to what others expect of you! This is your well being. You have to look out for it...because others who don't fully understand what you are going through won't.

Some things in life that cause us stress are non-negotionable. If you need to have two jobs at this point in your life (been there!) then that is what it is...

...but as far as going the extra mile for someone, when you need to concentrate on your own wellness? Uh-uh...you need to learn to gently shut that down until you can be healthy yourself.:)

I have turned down quite a few favors, oppurtunities, events, ect...because I needed to work on being well...but I have gained so much more, and now I can do just about anything that I want to...for others and for me.

Hugs and high fives...you are doing great, and know that you are always understood here.

S.C.
Posted 9/10/2013 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Brett some years ago there was a best seller called "taking care of number one", It sounds like a selfish
book but the essence was, if you dont take care of you then you will not be able to take care of others.
This go for business, money, or health. Preserve you, so those you Love can be taken care of also!

Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/10/2013 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
THANKS LARRY. SOME PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND IT.
Posted 9/10/2013 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
brett,

I would guess that most of the members of this forum understand what it is like to be pulled in many directions at the same time.

Taking care of yourself is your first duty so the next time someone calls on you to help with their work, say no without feeling guilty and do not feel you have to apologize because you have done nothing wrong.

Our health and happiness should always come first. Because when our cups are overflowing we have more good stuff to offer others. By giving to ourselves first, we are honoring the fact that we are here in the Universe to serve a purpose that will ultimately create a ripple effect and serve those around us.

 

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