One of those days... every single day

[npg1013]

What do you guys do on those days where you feel like you can’t do anything right? I’ve had one of those days for about a week straight and i don’t know what to do to snap out of it. I just have this constant feeling of not being good enough, as a mom, as a wife, and as a person in general. I’ve been beating myself up inside for such a long time. Any suggestions would help tremendously.

[Hidden]

I would drop everything I was doing if circumstance allowed. Go for a ride along the coast, feel the ocean breeze, recuperate and come back in time. Take time for yourself! Hope you feel better 🙏xx

[npg1013 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I appreciate the advice. I have 5 young kids so dropping everything is a very rare occasion lol. I tried spending time in my room just to relax but felt guilty and got up and started cleaning. I always feel guilty taking time for myself.

[Hidden in reply to npg1013]

5 kids are a lot to handle. I can’t even handle myself. Please don’t feel guilty to take time for yourself because when u come back, you will be stronger and better.

[Efthimiades]

I have had too many of those days. I use to get so mad at God for it... like I was being punished for my past sins. The only advice I can give you is that once you get past the bad days, as difficult as they are, good days will come. Even if its just a fleeting moment on the good days, keep it, remember it, look forward to it for the next time. I spent an hour watching TV with my twelve year old son last week , he nestled in my arms on the couch, I smelled his beautiful hair and got to hug him for a while. ( pretty soon he won't want to do that as he gets older) so I keep that memory with me & tell myself THAT one hour with my son makes EVERYTHING worth it. ( until the next beautiful memory when that comes along) whatever works for you.

[npg1013 in reply to Efthimiades]

I feel the same way. The moments with my kids are the only thing that keep me going and I cherish them so much. I try so hard to let those moments overshadow my bad thoughts but sometimes my mind just won’t let me enjoy even the happiest times.