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I can't

AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 471 Listening Ear
in Health & Wellbeing
I'm so exhausted, I'm so done. I'm in pain.

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  • NemuritaiNemuritai Posts: 129 The Mix Convert
    Hey @Animalloverb - I'm really sorry you're feeling this way. I don't know much about what's going on for you, but I can hear that things are really hard right now. I'm here to listen if there's anything you want to talk about, or if you want to vent <3
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,192 Boards Champion
    Hi @Animalloverb , like the post above mine says, we are all here to listen if you want to talk a bit more about how you are feeling. sending you lots of hugs and hope the pain you're feeling starts to lessen soon <3
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,192 Boards Champion
    that sounds like a lot to be managing @Animalloverb - and no worries if you don't reply much today, there's never any pressure to do so.

    if i had one tip or piece of advice to give you, is to try and incorporate things you enjoy into your day wherever possible. little things that give us a boost or help us rewind after stressful days can be so powerful. it could even be as small as listening to your favourite song or one that just makes you feel good.

    Good luck with your talk today too (i'm assuming it's you doing the talk) - and whenever you need to just get the things out your mind, you can always vent or talk on here :3
  • NemuritaiNemuritai Posts: 129 The Mix Convert
    @Animalloverb I hear you, and that sounds really tough. I know it can be really difficult when you feel this way, and it's really brave to share how you're feeling.

    When things feel overwhelming or you feel tired and stressed, it can be really helpful to take some time to do something that helps you recharge or feel just a tiny bit lighter. It doesn't have to be a big thing - I personally find making a warm drink can be really relaxing but you might have different things that help you unwind.

    And I just want to remind you again that we're here for you whenever you need support or someone to talk to <3
  • AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 471 Listening Ear
    @sinead276
    Thank you, the talk is going well, normally my talks are around an hour, but todays talk is 2 hours. I am having a break while they all have one and then I will do the last hour of my talk.
  • AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 471 Listening Ear
    Thank you @Nemuritai
  • AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 471 Listening Ear
    Everything is just tough right now. I'm just suffering with no way out.
    I'm sorry for ranting and stuff but things are just a bit hard at the moment.
  • KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 1,736 Extreme Poster
    Hey @Animalloverb first I just want to say a huge congratulations on doing your talk! It sounds like it was double the length of your usual talks but you did it!! A massive well done

    I'm also hearing that things are feeling really tough for you right now and you've sharing feeling overwhelmed, stressed and tired. This sounds like a lot to be dealing with but you're not alone. The Community are right here with you, and it's totally okay if you need to have a rant about how you're feeling. Sometimes getting it all out can feel relieving and like some pressure off of your shoulders so please do rant away when you need to!

    I'm mindful it's been a couple of days since this post - how are you feeling today?
  • AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 471 Listening Ear
    @Katie
    Thank you so much.

    I'm still doing awfully to be honest. I am making life so hard for myself too.
    I am doing home studies as I am unable to attend anywhere to study due to being a single parent to an ill child and also having other things to do too. Like I do my talks and then I also have another part time job on the side plus the animal therapy I do.

    Things are tough and I am still exhausted.
  • KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 1,736 Extreme Poster
    @Animalloverb that definitely sound really really exhausting and like you have a lot on your plate right now. I wonder if you've been able to find any time for yourself? It's so important you are able to look after yourself and your own wellbeing, even if it's by doing something little. You matter B, and you deserve rest.

    You mentioned being a single parent to an ill child which I can imagine comes with its own challenges. I wonder if you feel comfortable sharing what kind of support you have when it comes to parenting? Is there anyone who is able to help you?
  • AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 471 Listening Ear
    @Katie
    I have nobody to help me with it, I just get by on my own.

    I hardly find time for myself, I'm always so busy or always have something to do.

    I'm not going to lie when I say I am struggling because I really am struggling. Things get hard and I get down about it.
  • Ech0Ech0 Posts: 22 Boards Initiate
    @Animalloverb
    Before anything else, congratulations on your talk. That couldn’t have been easy, but you still made it happen. We are proud of you.

    It sounds like you’ve got so much on your plate, and it’s completely understandable that you’re exhausted. You’re doing your absolute best, and even if it doesn’t feel like it, that’s enough. You’ve got such a kind heart, and it’s clear you’re doing everything you can for everyone around you. Please don’t forget that you matter too and you deserve the care and support you give others.
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