Posted by CeeCee on May 8, 1999, at 12:11:52
In reply to Re: Major vent here, nothing more, posted by Phil on May 7, 1999, at 20:13:12
You are not alone. I have 3 kids under 10 (all boys) plus I do home daycare. I watch kids all day long and then have my own all night. In the past my husband wasn't very supportive, but when he realized that I was serious about leaving this world, we went to counseling.
In my opinion, you need to get out at least 1 night a week. Go to the gym or go walk at the mall. Take yourself out to eat. If you start going to the gym, you will start making friends. Or attend a mother's group. MOPS provides child care for you during the meetings. I know it's hard with a whiner for a hubby--but ignore it. Let him whine. He helped create these kids, and he can help take care of them. When he sees that you are feeling better because of a little time to yourself, he'll probably quite whining.
Go to counseling. It will help. Plus it gives you 50 minutes without kids and gives you someone to talk to (so what if you have to pay for it!) Sometimes, you have to try several different drugs to find one that works at lifting your depression.
Keep your chin up (yes I know it's on the floor), but at least try to keep it above your feet. Sorry, but I try to find humor in everything. All the best, I'll be praying for you!
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