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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Make a list of things you need to do for work, kid, self, home, etc. Then put the list in order of urgency and start tackling things. It'll relieve so much stress to have everything written down so you'r not worried anything will be forgotten.[/quote]

Thank you -- yes to lists.

If anyone has tips on how to sit down and write these lists when you are actively avoiding it because you are afraid to actually face the size of the problems please let me know! I can make a daily to do list and a packing list and a "stuff we have to get done this weekend" list but I have been avoiding making this kind of "all the stuff I've got to get done" list for a while.[/quote]

Just haul up your metaphorical big girl panties and make the lists. Once you make them, they will feel less overwhelming and you will feel less like avoiding. Also, once you make lists, you can see what you can give others to do. Maybe your kid can do some house stuff. Maybe your husband can do some other house stuff. Find their strengths and use them. Maybe you have a list of stuff around the house that needs to be fixed. Once you have that list, you can hire a handyman and just hand them the list to knock out. Carve out an hour to make phone calls or do internet research for specialists for your kid who take your insurance. Make a list of dinners that all take 20 minutes or less that everyone in the family likes. Then each night you won't feel dread at having to figure out dinner. You see? Lists are our friend. Lists give us structure in a chaotic world. [/quote]

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