Monday, November 22, 2010
Feeling Overwhelmed
Is anyone else out there feeling overwhelmed with the up an coming holidays? This is supposed to be the happiest time of the year for most. But I am probably one of the select few that don't enjoy this time of year. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, I enjoy the time off from school but for some reason, I feel as though at any moment I could break down and cry. Maybe it is the cold weather we are experience right now, it is about 1 above right now, and by Wednesday, it is supposed to get to 21 below zero, or maybe it is the snow and icy roads. If anyone out there is feeling as blue as I, let me know what you do to cheer up! Thanks for listening. I don't mean to sound so depressing, because I really am not a depressed person, just this time of year!! Have a good week.
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Hey maybe after school on Wednesday I will stop by with some spiced wine. Yes this time of year I get bogged down and especially since this will be the first holiday that my oldest boy is not home. You know we really should try and get together once a month - the girls for just a dinner, or a drink, or just to shoot the breeze. No kids, no phones, NO HUSBANDS!
ReplyDeleteI go through bouts of being overwhelmed, too. When I have too many irons in the fire and don't have any closure on one thing, I want to cry and scream. I sometimes make a list of what I need to accomplish. Even though I completely know what I need to do, marking things off the list sometimes makes me feel better. Also, try getting a little exercise. I really think it helps with stress. Also, see if someone will clean your house. My house is never really a mess (it does have its moments), but I do feel much less overwhelmed if my house is in better order. When all else fails, try taking a day off to try to get caught up. It has worked for me. Just some thoughts. I feel for you.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you're feeling sad and overwhelmed during this season. I definitely think others feel this way more often than they care to admit, so please don't feel abnormal. The holidays ARE stressful...with pressures of time, money, families, expectations, etc. it's no wonder a lot of people anticipate this time of year.
Something I would recommend is maybe volunteering in some way. A woman's shelter, a homeless shelter, a children's organization, a hospice...these are all important causes where you might be able to share with others (and allow them to lift your spirits too).
Another idea is to try to simplify the gift-giving practices in your house. If you have children, this might be a good lesson for them to experience (albeit difficult).
Who knows? Nonetheless, I hope that somehow you will look for opportunities to not only survive the holidays, but also enjoy them. Blessings to you.
Catherine
Amy
ReplyDeleteI think everyone feels like that at times and after texting you this morning I bit you are even feeling more overwhelmed.
Hang in there Amy and know you have a good support system!
I am all for getting together like Tami suggested. Sometimes just hanging out with friends is good medicine for the Christmas blues.
I'm prescribing routine Girl's Nights Out! YES. I get stressed and overwhelmed too. I just seem to keep spinning my wheels with school and my own kids' activities. DEEP breaths and know that everything finds a way of getting done. I purposely have done my Christmas shopping in November so that I can actually enjoy Christmas. Hope that works :)
ReplyDeleteAmy...we are all behind you! I think shopping fixes all!!! Even if you don't have time to go out...especially with the snow and icy roads...internet is the way to go! I also agree with the other ladies...Girls Night Out! I used to go out with my best friend at least once a month. We could talk about anything and laugh and just have a great time. The fall season is the same for me...with the marching season I just don't get to enjoy it at all. I also quit trying to do everything and realize that I am human and NOT superwoman! This is getting much easier now that my kids are 19 and 23! Now I am depressed...I am getting old! Hang in there and we will all make it through the season!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of you for your support at this time. I hope I didn't sound like a big whinner because that wasn't my intention. To Tami and Colleen, Yeah I think we should get together and do dinner and have some drinks. You guys have been great friends through our masters program and also just working day to day in our school district. I know things will get better, although my husband totaled my bran new car the day before Thanksgiving, ice roads- went straight through a fence and hit the only concrete block that was in the field. He didn't get hurt, so all is well. Thanks again to you all. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your new car but so thankful that your husband is okay! My son totaled his first car but walked away without a scratch. It was a one car accident and I am thankful for that! That was his junior year in high school and he has owned 2 other cars since. He now lives in Chicago and owns a bike...he still likes to fix it up so it can go faster...he never will learn his lesson! Hope your week gets better and keep on haning in there!
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