UrbanBaby

07.15.08, 12:41 PM General Topics
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i hate my life and the way i deal with everyday stresses. i am always angry and then feel guilty about it. i am constantly stressing about everyday issues and dont seem to be able to figure out solutions. i am always very tired too. need to figure things out. how? where should i start? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.15.08, 12:41 PM Flag

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I have been there and am there frequently. I know it is my mother in me and it drives me nuts.... On the other hand I do things that try and relax me, or I read my journal from when I was single and hated my boring life. I know it sounds lame but it works. I have everything i wanted and I still get annoyed and depressed. I know this probably doesn't help, but I just thought you should know you are not alone. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:08 PM Flag

thx - it actually does help, b/c it validates what i am feeling. i noticed the only time, i feel refreshed if i go out of our tiny apartment, but i cannot be out of there all the time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:22 PM Flag

I know you have probably heard this a million times, but I can not stress how important exercise is for dealing with stress and depression. You need to find an exercise you can do regularly and you need to make it a priority. Your body will fix your head if you give it lots of Oxygen and endorphins. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:24 PM Flag

yes - you are right - i need to figure out and find the time to take care of myself - i wish i was more organized [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:29 PM Flag

How old are your kid(s)? Do you think you could get into yoga? My friend started a yoga class out of her house and hired a babysitter to watch all the kids. It turned out to be the most wonderful thing that ever happened to my life, really. We have all become amazingly close and I now feel like I have a strong community (in a big city) of people I can trust my DD to, and my DD has made her best friends with this group. See if you can find 2 or 3 moms who need exercise, and make everyone commit to 3 or 4 days financially so you don't end up paying the babysitter bill yourself. GL! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:35 PM Flag

3 and almost 5. i woh f/t and dont have the luxury of time. my dh is almost never home after work and i am handling kids/cooking/cleaning up alone. very very difficult financial situation also. i am just going through a really rough time. my family is no real help and dh's family lives far away. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:39 PM Flag

For now, why don't you see if you can get a cheap double jogging stroller on craigslist and take long walks with the kids when you get home from work? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:47 PM Flag

you are right - its summer - i should just go out for a walk with them every eve [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:52 PM Flag

Make it a number one priority. Nothing should be more important...because it's the key to your health and happiness and therefore to your kids. GL sweetie!! There's a happy mommy in there, I promise! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:55 PM Flag

you are great - thx for inspiring me :) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:56 PM Flag

You know I defintely agree with you. I am the above poster not OP but I agree that excercise def helps me. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:29 PM Flag

MEDS NOW!!!!! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:41 PM Flag

No way. Meds are not always the answer. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:44 PM Flag