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I got only two hours of sleep took mom to hospital last night today making calls for my dad and meeting with follow up doc while he’s out. Homeschool. Dryer not delivered when they said. More appointments coming up. Two people were rude to me today. Feeling frustration and exhaustion. I need to grocery shop but I need to have time to relax and sleep well tonight.

One thing at a time helps.

There are health anxiety things bothering me.

God are you there? Is there a God? I’m going to ask for a sign. I’m so down and alone right now. I need any help I can get. ❤️

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you are right just take one thing at and time and know you are still trying your best that you can do and that is something to be proud of .

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Starrlight in reply tojust_keep_swimming

I am trying my best thanks I’m trying to feel good about things

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OB73

This is 1 off many reasons I had a nervous breakdown running for everybody else and ignoring my mental health and my physical health don't get me wrong stressful situation come with Family but if not careful it will cause you to have a breakdown .....take 1 day at a time your not a robot and I'm telling you this because I care about people and don't wanna see you in my shoes...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I been doing this for years and it caught up with me now I'm on short term disability and can't work so please don't let this happen to you

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Starrlight in reply toOB73

That means much to me that you care as you do. Oh my god I am so exhausted. I do need to take care. It is scary to think of what might happen… to me and people I love…but trying to not think that way to be positive instead … right now with my kiddos who are angels is what I have so I’m grateful now.

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OB73 in reply toStarrlight

sonetime you gotta say no and if you have other siblings they gotta step up and help with Mom and Dad you can not do it all get some help today...... im serious you life depends on it

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Starrlight in reply toOB73

I think I’m having a breakdown. I’m scared. I’m going to rest my eyes. I am dizzy. I can’t sleep I’m too anxious having a panic attack now.

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OB73 in reply toStarrlight

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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OB73 in reply toStarrlight

I hope I didn't say anything that cause you to have a anxiety attack😪😔

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Starrlight in reply toOB73

no you did nothing wrong. Just one of those things.

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OB73 in reply toStarrlight

Gooood I'm glad you get some rest

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Starrlight in reply toOB73

how are you doing OB73?

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OB73 in reply toStarrlight

im hanging my stomach been cramping because of stress anxiety ima get some ginger ale sip I didn't eat much today

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primrose81

Oh dear Starrlight, please do take care, am really worried about you but I know you will see it through and you will be in my prayers tonight Xx

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Starrlight in reply toprimrose81

awww you are super sweet thank you for caring about me. You’re right. I’ll see it through and I so appreciate the prayers. I just said one for you. ❤️

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Trainchaser

i hope you get your sign. Lot of times I wonder why God let's bad things happen to good people I find the more I have to do the more anxious I become. Make a to do list with just a few things on it. Keep another list with things to be done that are not current. Do the to do list and once something is done I add from the other list. That list stays out of sight as much as possible. Works for me but not every time

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Starrlight in reply toTrainchaser

awesome! Thanks Trainchaser I appreciate you

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Trainchaser in reply toStarrlight

you are welcome

Sometimes we just need someone to hold us down and give us a great big hug while saying.... "Hey, chill out, stop, slam on the brakes before you crash". I know virtual hugs aren't much but I'll send you all you need. Sorry I don't have anything much more insightful to say but I've had "one of those days" myself (especially dealing with rude people) and I know a hug would help at the moment. Hope you're able to get some much needed rest

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((((((((((((Obsolete)))))))))))) thank you sooooooo much!

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Lve2dance

Just do the best you can.

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Starrlight in reply toLve2dance

❤️

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Lve2dance

💝

Hi Starr. I've had those days, people driving like maniacs on the road, this store doesn't have what I need, that store's out of it... Uhh.

You've learned so much about how to get through this -- I've learned from you too.

One thing at a time. Notice the things that bother you; don't let them build up.

Some days things pile on, don't they? But see, Coco and the kiddos take their cue from Mom (and vice-versa).

Relax and sleep is okay. I know both of us are better at taking care of other people, but hey, you need to be taken care of too.

Is Mom still in the hospital? I hope your Dad and Mom are doing better soon.

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Starrlight in reply toNothing_but_books

((((((((((((NBP))))))))))))) I took my mom home at about 12 midnight and she’s doing well. I have restless leg syndrome ugh can’t sleep again

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Nothing_but_books in reply toStarrlight

Uhg. I'm sorry! Just when you need a really good rest too. Sometimes when that used to happen to me it was from back problems. This might help: I'd bring my knees to my chest for a half a minute (breathe), then one knee at a time.

I hope this passes and you get the sleep you need. 💜 🦜

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redrabbitniner

what lovely replies! I have shifted, this past year, after falling down and not working, to go more with the moment. I hear myself say, “I just want a good stretch or period of time.” I challenge that, shorten that to moments instead. Like: man this cookie tastes really good, or this bath, or convo with a friend or my dog. Do you feel me? This has been useful when there has just been too much shit happening at once. Slow it down to the moments of life, if you can! ♥️♥️

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Starrlight in reply toredrabbitniner

So great to notice what is going on presently , the little things, and not stuck inside the mind.

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Frankie24

I always try to see it as a moment at a time a second at a time, whatever gets me through. Take some time for self care. Keep praying. I question God sometimes but I really believe things happen in his time though we may not understand why. Peace, love and blessings for you. ❤️

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Starrlight in reply toFrankie24

I so appreciate you thank you!

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MaggieSylvie

We are here for you, Starr. You know that. What do you say to being stretched thin? Give it some slack. I've been going through something similar myself, with my partner, who is now in hospital (I'm sure they will fix him soon) but they have no idea how much extra work it all makes, and there's no acknowledgement from the people involved.

The world won't come to an end if you don't do that little thing that's calling out to be actioned NOW. Try to allow yourself that slack and adopt a "do it later" attitude. It's lovely to hear that you have angelic children. Hopefully by the time you read this, things will have eased off a bit and you can take back a bit of your life for yourself. Like me, you need a bit of time to sort out health problems, researching and making appointments etc. I hope you get some time to yourself and to rest.❤️

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Starrlight in reply toMaggieSylvie

Thanks for being here for me. I appreciate you. ❤️

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Hope4me1

I do hope you have gotten some peace and rest. I feel the love of all the people here that care for you. What an amazing support! I wish you ease and calm today. This new day for you. Keep time for yourself to heal. Virtual hugs ❤️

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Starrlight in reply toHope4me1

Hope, thank you! I slept! I had a tough night with restless leg syndrome but I managed to get to sleep finally. ((((((((((((((((((((Hope)))))))))))))))))))) ❤️

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Hope4me1 in reply toStarrlight

Glad to hear you had some rest! I always thank God for the rest that I get each night❤️

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Starrlight in reply toHope4me1

you’re awesome good idea! Gratefulness is awesome.

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Mrspjsmom

One thing at a time always helps me. Some days feel like nothing goes right. Hoping there are better days ahead. HUGS ❤️

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