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well, I did it!

Hey Goofy!
 
Wow congratulations! Two whole rooms! As for the floors I hear you! I love clean floors but hate cleaning them! Once again Kudos! Woohoo!
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My latest successes...

Ok, here are my successes for the weekend.
 
Depsite the fight with my hubby, I managed to do sevderal loads of laundry and even managed to fold most of it and put it away (some of it is hanging up to dry lol). I also did garbage duty and did almost all the dishes that had piled up! Feel pretty happy with myself.
 
Plus, I restarted the program and have been very good about my homework.
 
I also went out to the mall yesterday with my mom, I took a walk with mom this afternoong. And tonight hubby, mom and me went to the restaurant.
 
So all in all it was sucessful weekend despite the fight with the hubby!
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Wishing for better things

Hey Mom of 3,
 
Sorry to hear you have so much hurt. I agree that sometimes it is normal to want time to think and get out of the whirlwind as wildcat put it. I wish I had something great to say but all I can say is we are here for you and you are in my thoughts.
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down (overwhelmed) and out (avoidance)

Hiya Goofy,
 
I am glad the saying "This too shall pass" helps you. It has helped me a lot. It brings me peace in the middle of the storm. I repeatit, remind myself of it. It is like a mantra or a lullaby to me now. It has seen me through tough times. I am glad I got to share it with you :)
 
I am also glad that you are feeling a bit better. A bit better is better then not better :) It is tough though when better gets here so slowly..But hey we will hang in there all of us together and remember: "This too shall pass!"
 
Hiya Mom of 3,
 
I do that too sometimes. Not post. Not talk. Just kinda shut down and think and try to just cope. I call it falling off the face of the world lol. I find I need it sometimes to figure things out. Then when I am ready I remind myself to reconnect with people so I am not isolated. So take the time you need to think and figure things out. Then remember we are all here for you .
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my ex mother-in-law died last night

HEy Rose,
 
Wow sounds like a really tough time. I am sorry you and your sons are going through this!
 
I have no children so I I have great advice for you on how to handle your sons. As for what support is. I think it is in a way a fluctuating concept. Sometimes, it means sticking to your guns and sometimes listening, sometimes a hug, a smile. Problem is figuring out when what is needed. Human beings are complicated. But I do think you are being too hard on yourself. You love your sons, it shows. I think as long as you love them and do your best to be there, that is the best you can do! My parents were not perfect but they did their best and they loved me. And if I ever have children I will do my best and love them. And that is all one can ask for oneself. Be kind to yourself. Hang in there!
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media

My question is this though. If mental awareness campaign are no good, what can be done to educate people and help raise awareness?
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Diva news...

Hey guys,
 
Thanks for all the replies!
 
Me and my hubby did not talk yesterday. He came home and went straight to bed without talking to me. But this morning I told him we needed to talk. And after a few harsh words and some tense moments we did manage to get a good dialogue going. He even stopped playing hi video games while we talked. We spoke for 45 minutes about. Then he asked for a time out. I think by then he was on overload. So we  decided we had done enough for today. He did say we could take it back up tomorrow though which is a good sign, I think. So I am not sure what to think for now but that is where things sit.
 
There have been some tense moments today between me and him but no fights. I think me being so tired and cranky and anxious and sad is not helping the tension. But I have been trying to take good care of myself today.
 
Wildcat- I so often feel like running over his computer with the car! But I doubt that would be a solution lol. Thanks for letting me know you understand though!
 
Faryal- Yes at least he came home. I am not sure what to learn from this. I know now that we need some serious discussions but I already knew that lol. I really do want to reconcile though. I think there is a lot more to this then I comprehend. I guess I will just hve to try and talk more with him and see. I think I might be starting to get some understanding though and that is a start.
 
Mom of 3- I do want to reconcile. And yes, this fight started with something so stupid but I know there is more to it then that underneath it all. My husband doesn't talk much so it is a painstaking process to figure out what is his perspective on things and what is bothering him. It makes having a good idea of what is going on very difficult! But we did talk and we ae supposed to talk again tomorrow. For the most part we are doing our own little thing seperately today. But considering I am exhausted, it might be best. But yes, t is a long difficult road.HAng in there, so will I.
 
Rose- Yeah maybe he is an addict. I do not know how a video game addict is defined. But eyah he might be. He might also be depressed. Who knows. I guess I have enough problems of my own to focus on though. I guess he will have to take care of his own. Oh bleh! I don't know I am tired. I love him and I want to fix things with him. That is all I know for sure atm. As for unplugging things, I don't think that is possible for now.I guess I will have to work around it. We are trying to talk though.
 
As for peeing in all for corners, it nearly came to it. Glad it gave you a chuckle lol. Gave me one too!
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episodes

Hey Wildcat,
 
I think it is great that you are getting such insights on yourself and your situation. Thank you for sharing with us!
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My latest successes...

Thanks for the congratulations guys!
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my ex mother-in-law died last night

Hey rose.
 
I am so sorry you are feeling so down atm. I think your husband and mother are very harsh. As for your hubby being the best thing for you...In the past I have been told that and I got so sick of it. I told people, yes I was lucky to have my hubby but he was lucky to have me! I am worth it! And you are too! And if your mom is always so negative put your foot down. Tell her to be nice or you won't talk to her and put it into action! You don't have to take that kind of talk! As for your husband it seems to me you two really need to communicate better. I find his position very rigid.
 
As for your son, you obviously love him. And you do the best you can with him. But hey, sometimes kids have trouble in life and it had NOTHING to do with their parents and how they were raised. I have known people with horrible parents who are doing super well and people with wonderful parents who are doing horribly bad. So stop blaming yourself! You obviously love your son and I am sure he feels it and that is what counts, that you love him and do your best!
 
Anyway, I am sorry if I sound preachy or agressive, I don't mean to be. Sorry for the ranting. I guess I am tired and not as good with words as I would want to be. But hang in there Rose. We are here for you. This too shall pass!