Feeling Unprepared For This Right Now
Morning everyone,
I've always had this rollercoaster ride with mental health. Some days are sunny, others are rainy. Lately, it's been more like a monsoon. First off, saying goodbye to my pup due to cancer was heart-wrenching. Then, my oldest daughter moved across the country, and now my middle one is back at college. My little boy's turning ten, and all these shifts are leaving me feeling pretty lost. I'm so queasy it feels like I might need a bucket. Anxiety-wise, let's just say things could be calmer. Figuring out how to handle everything is a real challenge right now, and I'm not ready for this much change
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I am sending u a big hug, Mama Bear. Things can be challenging, but it seems like you have handled everything very well. Give yourself a hug that you deserve.
My children are all grown up and have left home. When the older ones went to university or started their lives independently, I felt lost and bereft. My youngest daughter helped me regain my footing by suggesting that my ex-wife, Mary, and I could spend more time together now. She would plan activities like visits to the zoo, trips to the beach-which is free-and picnics. Although I initially worried about losing touch with my older children, they continually came back to visit. Then came the grandchildren, followed by great-grandchildren. It feels like a new chapter in many ways. Taking your son for walks or drives, playing games when you can, and going on picnics helped me significantly reduce my anxiety by staying busy.