Feeling Rough

[sammyc312]

Today my anxiety is trying to take control. I've been sick the last few weeks with a really nasty sinus and ear infection. Both are still present but on the mend. This week has been the first week that I've been able to be up and moving for more than a few minutes. I have been getting dizzy. Anyway, today I have been trying to clean my house since it looks like a tornado ripped through it. Cleaning is not my favorite thing to do and its even more frustrating when I have 4 children and another adult to clean up after. Cleaning isn't my boyfriends favorite thing either. He doesn't clean, unless I tell him to. Which is frustrating because we both are 30 years old and I shouldn't have to tell a 30 year old to clean up after himself. All of those thoughts triggered my anxiety and anger this morning. I put it to good use today though. I got my kids room all cleaned and organized. Which makes me feel good. I still have the tightness in my chest but at least I did something today.

Does anyone have any tips for keeping up on housework when you feel like hiding in a dark room and sleeping? My biggest struggle is just normal every day functioning. When I get the tightness in my chest all I want to do is cry and sleep. I'm working on finding ways to ease that and turn that energy into work. My house and yard need it.

Thank you for taking time to read this! Again any and all advice or comments are welcome.

[kenster1]

hey ive just had an ear infection for two weeks and it was a nightmare.why don't you involve the kids in the tidying up of rooms and maybe reward them with a treat.that way you and your partner can do the other rooms of the house.do it all on one day that way you can keep on top of it better.