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Posted by Tabitha on November 2, 2002, at 23:01:24
Wow, am I stressed. So mad at my job right now, I don't even want to start ranting. Meanwhile, I snap out of the stress haze long enough to notice that every visible surface in my home is covered with dirty dishes, empty grape soda cans, miscellaneous trash, clothes, dust, or Halloween detritus. I feel like I'll never catch up. All my stress-related physical aches and pains are flaring up.
Posted by SandraDee on November 3, 2002, at 10:11:29
In reply to about to snap, posted by Tabitha on November 2, 2002, at 23:01:24
Check your email...
I can completely relate to your situation.. With the two kids and husband even when I do clean there are cheerios on the floor within 2 hours, so why bother. I feel like I'll never have a clean house or be as organized as I want. *sigh* But for the 20 minutes that the house is all done - and smells like pine-sol or something else lemony fresh - it's very very nice and satisfying.
Hang in there sweetness.
Posted by Medusa on November 3, 2002, at 13:16:49
In reply to about to snap, posted by Tabitha on November 2, 2002, at 23:01:24
Well you probably don't need hugs. Sounds like you need a cleaning person to come by.
For aches and pains - do you have anything to take that helps?
Then can you sort the stuff, so that all dirty dishes are in the kitchen, all dirty laundry in another place, the soda cans in a bag for recycling/deposit return, and so forth?
Sorry I can't come by and help ...
Sorry I can't even help from here ...
Posted by Ted on November 3, 2002, at 13:25:55
In reply to about to snap, posted by Tabitha on November 2, 2002, at 23:01:24
((((((Tabitha))))))
> Wow, am I stressed.
Yup. With my job, my neighbors (who are really very nice people) -- everything. The house is a mess. My life is a mess. I don't know where to begin. I'm sure Sandra can relate.
Uggh. I already snapped. Now I am crackling. I'll let you know when I am ready to pop.
Ted
Posted by Dreamerz on November 3, 2002, at 13:34:36
In reply to snap, crackle, pop - » Tabitha, posted by Ted on November 3, 2002, at 13:25:55
Posted by Dinah on November 3, 2002, at 15:46:25
In reply to about to snap, posted by Tabitha on November 2, 2002, at 23:01:24
Deep breaths. Meditation tapes. A little closet time, if that's your style. And lots of hugs. (((Tabitha))) Oh, and one of those Bop Clowns always helps a bit.
And forget the housekeeping. Anything that wouldn't concern the board of health can be dealt with later.
Take care, Tabitha, and put aside some time for pampering you.
Dinah
Posted by Tabitha on November 3, 2002, at 15:49:11
In reply to ((((Tabitha))))), posted by Medusa on November 3, 2002, at 13:16:49
Oooh, I do so need a cleaning lady. That's one of those great ideas I keep procrastinating. I keep telling myself I have to get organized first.
I got the trash and kitchen dealt with at least. It's almost back to the usual mess level.
Posted by mashogr8 on November 3, 2002, at 18:41:47
In reply to Re: ((((Tabitha))))), posted by Tabitha on November 3, 2002, at 15:49:11
That pop you just heard was me screeching so loudly about how hard it is for me to get this house clean. I think I've burst into so many pieces now, I may never get back together again. (I might as well have been an egg). I need a lot of patches to close all the holes.
Tabitha, glad to hear you made some headway. Keep on trying and good luck.
MA
Posted by Dreamerz on November 3, 2002, at 21:11:31
In reply to snap, crackle, pop - I'm soggy~be well Tabby (nm), posted by Dreamerz on November 3, 2002, at 13:34:36
Posted by Tabitha on November 3, 2002, at 23:57:51
In reply to Re: think I meant sorry not soggy (nm), posted by Dreamerz on November 3, 2002, at 21:11:31
Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2002, at 16:10:00
In reply to about to snap, posted by Tabitha on November 2, 2002, at 23:01:24
At work?
It's getting to the point with me that I know it's just a matter of time before I'm just not going to be able to do it anymore, which does nothing for my motivation. I'm just going to keep trying to juggle those balls for as long as I can before they tumble.
I hope your work problems are more temporary in nature.
Dinah
Posted by jyl on November 4, 2002, at 16:41:41
In reply to Re: Any better today? » Tabitha, posted by Dinah on November 4, 2002, at 16:10:00
i feel like i just past the point....
how do i get back..
i want it back!!
j
Posted by ROO on November 5, 2002, at 11:35:34
In reply to pastthepoint » Dinah, posted by jyl on November 4, 2002, at 16:41:41
Had a meltdown at work just the other day...stormed
out of the office in an inappropriate manner as a matter
of fact. It was very embarrassing to show my ass like that.
Luckily for me I have understanding coworkers. I had to apologize and
it took awhile to work it out though. And my house was a mess all week.
It looked like the house of a mental patient. I finally broke down and
cleaned it on sunday. I felt much saner after that. Started back on
antidepressants about 5 days ago. I think things are going to get better
from this point on.
I hope you're feeling better now....
Posted by Tabitha on November 5, 2002, at 18:19:17
In reply to Re: Any better today? » Tabitha, posted by Dinah on November 4, 2002, at 16:10:00
Yesterday was better, and today is much better because I'm playing hooky (called in sick). Tomorrow will be crazy again. Seeing therp tonight, she usually helps my attitude. Talked to boss about my overwork, I made a list of the tasks I have right now, and one of the young guys actually volunteered for one task, so I might get some relief, or at least a different type of stress.
It was soooo pleasant to spend a weekday sitting in a chair in the window, drinking iced latte, reading a novel. Ahhh! Now that's real life. Or avoidance, or something.
Posted by Tabitha on November 5, 2002, at 18:26:00
In reply to Re: Can totally relate Tabitha, posted by ROO on November 5, 2002, at 11:35:34
House like a "mental patient" about sums it up. Reminds me of a cheesy 20/20 show where they had people with a type of OCD that made them unable to throw away anything, even stuff like used bandaids and wads of hair from the shower drain. The debris was literally 2 feet thick everywhere. So I know it could be worse.
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