Anonymous
Post 09/02/2023 23:15     Subject: I need to scream into the void
How are you holding up op? Please keep us posted so we know you are ok. I am there with you in the feelings, but I am getting help, exercising more and standing up for myself more than I used to! We. Will get through this!
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2023 10:11     Subject: I need to scream into the void
Anonymous wrote:Go for a drive. Tell your spouse they’re on deck for a couple days and get some space from the grind, if you have one.


OP I am so with you!!! I would tweak the above situation. Instead of just announcing to your spouse you are off duty completely for the next 3 days-have a conversation as a team. Your spouse could be burned out too. Work out together what will help. Otherwise by making a decision yous spouse is to do everything for 3 days without any input from your spouse if that works, you become one of the takers. If my husband were not burned out too he would probably be fine with it as long as I presented it in a way I value his thoughts too.


Anonymous
Post 09/01/2023 16:37     Subject: I need to scream into the void
Hmmm I’m also feeling similarly but didn’t consider those options. Too vain to scratch my face but thanks for the tree idea!

Life with young kids, needy friends who cause drama, work, and aging parents with dementia is really, really hard.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2023 13:01     Subject: I need to scream into the void
OP, I felt this way when my dad was first diagnosed with cancer, down to the clawing at my face in anger. (That was the thing that actually helped, though for me it was punching a tree on a walk until my knuckles were bloodied.) Hugs.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2023 12:59     Subject: I need to scream into the void
SAME OP SAME.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2023 12:28     Subject: Re:I need to scream into the void
(((((Hug)))))’

Now breathe
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2023 12:19     Subject: I need to scream into the void
I’m with you OP

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2023 21:52     Subject: I need to scream into the void
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thank you. I don’t know how or why, it was like someone else was doing it, but I choked myself for a minute, then I clawed at my face. I think I might need some help. I am not sure what to do.

You do. Do you have an EAP at work? They are normally available 24/7. If not do you have a loved one you could call to come be with you?
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2023 21:47     Subject: I need to scream into the void
Go for a drive. Tell your spouse they’re on deck for a couple days and get some space from the grind, if you have one.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2023 21:44     Subject: I need to scream into the void
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thank you. I don’t know how or why, it was like someone else was doing it, but I choked myself for a minute, then I clawed at my face. I think I might need some help. I am not sure what to do.


I would definitely consider calling 988 and talking to someone if you are still feeling that way/like you need help
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2023 21:31     Subject: I need to scream into the void
I've had those days.

Buy a punching bag and boxing gloves. It helps.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2023 21:31     Subject: I need to scream into the void
OP here. Thank you. I don’t know how or why, it was like someone else was doing it, but I choked myself for a minute, then I clawed at my face. I think I might need some help. I am not sure what to do.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2023 21:30     Subject: I need to scream into the void
We hear you!
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2023 21:28     Subject: I need to scream into the void
I hear you. I had a brutal few weeks at work due to this very reason. Can't wait for the three-day weekend!
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2023 21:23     Subject: I need to scream into the void
All people do is take from me, all day every day. I have nothing left to give.