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[quote=Anonymous]I’m dealing with a lot mentally and feel like I have no real support, because everyone in my life who could offer support, are the ones I’m supporting.

My husband is dealing with some health and mental health issues (he is in therapy and trying) and so I put a lot of effort into making things peaceful for him so he doesn’t spiral.

I have aging parents with health issues and needs, and a MIL with issues that I’m also helping DH manage.

A busy teenager.

Work. Plus my own stuff. I’m also in therapy and talking is nice, but it doesn’t take anything off my plate or offer any real, tangible support.

I have “self-care”, but it only helps temporarily. I have friends, but they also have their own issues and I won’t burden them or pile on; that would just be transferring the burden. I exercise. I get enough sleep. I eat enough. Drink enough water. I am just so mentally exhausted from taking care of everyone else.

And I’m not anxious or depressed, I’m just exhausted mentally, so there’s no pill for that. I’m working so hard to keep everyone else together, that I’m falling apart myself.

Another thing to worry about was dropped on my plate last night and I feel like just giving up. When I got the news I just laughed, like, the universe is playing some sick joke on me. I don’t know how much more I can take, mentally, and I have no idea what to do with this heavy load I’m carrying. I’d love any advice. Thanks in advance! [/quote]

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