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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. I get it, I really do. I’m just curious how other people cope with things like this? Tired doesn’t even cover how I feel-more like exhausted, gutted. It feels like my whole life involves sucking it up and doing what I don’t want to do. I know that’s partially adulthood, but sometimes it just goes too far. The only way I get through the week is knowing that on Sunday morning I can go to therapy for one hour and on Saturday evening I can watch 2-3 hours of tv. This trip will take away the two things I look forward to all week. I know it’s stupid but I’m actually tearing up thinking about it.

I know I’m not the only person with a young kid and a job, why is that so overwhelming for me that when I have to fit one more thing in, I feel complete misery? Other people have more kids, harder jobs, etc. and they go see their families. It just feels insurmountable right now even though I agree I really should do this for my dad who is the nicest most understanding guy ever.[/quote]

It sounds like you might be suffering from depression, OP. [/quote]

OP it doesn't sounds your Sunday therapy is working very well if you're still sounding this desperate and overwhelmed. What kind of therapist is open on Sunday mornings anyway?? Seriously, you may need to find a new and better therapist.

As a previous sufferer of overwhelming anxiety (and as a single mom), I found that not asking for help when I needed it was a huge issue for me. Still is sometimes but I'm way better now. I also had an irrational fear of being broke. I bought a book and workbook for dealing with Anxiety and combatting irrational fear, and that helped tremendously (along with a great therapist).

Perhaps you can try that. It helped me get identify my stressors specifically, and get back control of my life and emotions so the anxiety doesn't overwhelm me anymore. When I feel it, I know how to address it and move on with my life.[/quote]

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