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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not OP, but I have no time for myself. I'm so exhausted and ragged. No family in area. Fed lawyer. DH works 70-80 hrs/week.[/quote]

Hire out and take the time - or you will burn out.  [/quote]

20:29 here. You have to make the time. If you don't take care of yourself you are likely to get worn out or depressed even without SN child. Get a babysitter for 4 hours and go do something on your own. Or occasionally, when DH is home, get the kids in bed and go out with a friend or go on your own. Other ideas: see a movie, go to an art gallery, take a class, look in local blogs for current events, pick one and go. Or just take a very long bubble bath with a mindless magazine and a "do not disturb" sign on the door. Just do something relaxing for yourself, if not every week at least once a month or so. If you fall apart you won't be much help to anyone.[/quote]

The weird thing is I've forgotten how to have fun and relax. My mind thinks my clothes look horrible, I need to shop, but I'm too tired, hence no fun. But I will re-review the ideas you posted maybe something will click as relaxing versus a chore.[/quote]

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