Sometimes the mind needs a rest, depression or not. You did not fail, you recognized a need. The need to say to heck with it, not into cookies at the moment. Maybe you'll feel up to it later, maybe not .. either way makes you one very special person with a great heart.

I've never related to a post more!

I am very dependent on someone in a business situation. He was explaining to me today why he didn't do what he specifically said that he would do - he also didn't send a text or e-mail - he's hundreds of miles away - his double talk and lies are getting under my skin, and this particular group has become experts at it -once you sign on the dotted line, it's a Jekyl/Hyde situation.

I have to leave things as they are for now, but this 'being left on the side of the road' feeling is totally overwhelming me.

It's a good thing I'm not baking cookies - I would eat all of them!

I know how you feel! I was trying to help a friend make a Christmas plate for some of our friends. She has made lots at her house. I have managed to dip pretzels in chocolate! Wooohoooo!

It would be nice if we could climb Mt Everest once and never have to do it again.

Hang in there. Sending you gentle hugs and best wishes for a better tomorrow.

I love pretzels dipped in chocolate. I usually try to make fudge this time a year for gifts. Sometimes, I completely forget the recipe and it is very simple. When I get overwhelmed, all thoughts out the window. You still have time. Maybe tomorrow. It's ok if you never make the cookies. Is anyone expecting them? If not, how are they going to know you didn't make them? hope you have a great Christmas!

I haven't wrapped any presents. My one son keeps asking if I have put anything under the tree. I know I should. I have never been this late before, but I think about those boxes waiting to be wrapped and I am so overwhelmed by the idea I just sit down somewhere and do nothing. I tried making a to do list which usually motivates me and nope, just can't get out of the chair. I am not doing well at all this year. I can definitely relate to where you are at.

Sweetie,

I hear ya. I ditto what wise man JourneyHome said.

I used to make homemade poppyseed bread and chex mix every Christmas and give it to friends and neighbors. Finally I got to the point where I too felt overwhelmed and it was a chore that I didn't enjoy anymore. Instead of forcing myself to do it, I just stopped doing it and didn't beat myself up about it. Dealing with a panic disorder and depression during the holidays and just getting the 'NECESSARY' stuff done is enough for me and ya know what? That's okay. Next Christmas if I feel the urge to make some poppyseed bread and chex mix then I will.

First and foremost ( I think I've told you this before) take care of YOU. Get done what you have to get done and allow yourself time to rest. I do know you love to bake. Do it when you really feel like you want to and not because you HAVE TO. You got the one batch made and I'm sure they are delicious. ( Do you need my address to mail them to? lol ). Depression SUCKS. Be kind to yourself and that's an order. Love you!

((((((((((((((( BIG HUGS )))))))))))))

LMT

JourneyHome is right and it's okay to say "This is just not the right day for me to attempt making cookies.". There is always tomorrow or a week from now. It's okay to just say "Today is just not the day" and that is okay honey. You have plenty of time to make them, when it's right. Don't get yourself more upset than you already are. You will know when it's the right time to bake For today, just take care of YOU! Hugs GB

I agree with the rest, sometimes you just need to say, I am done, and give yourself the rest needed.

Hugs and much love,
Sandy

Thank you all for your wonderful comments. I decided to just relax by candlelight last night and I'm feeling better. I am going to try again the weekend and might break it down into 3 days of baking instead of 1. I will try to make it as simple as possible for myself.

I hope all of you that are struggling with being overwhelmed will be able to just relax and be kind to yourself. :)

The cookies were fantastic, though. They were the best batch of chocolate chip cookies I've made. I wish I could send some to all of you kind people. :)

and you need my address....... right? lol

you know I love you!!

Amen my friend! Going to the grocery store for me is like being told I have to swim a mile with great whites! Come on man! Sometimes I let the mail in my box go for days because that's just too much for me to open the freaking garage door! My point begin...YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Sometimes we have to push ourselves for important stuff but sometimes I just say screw it and do nothing :)

Now you have me thinking about making some cookies. They make the house smell so good and somehow make you feel better too. Hugs GB

just wanted you to know not weard at all ...my brother called me and wanted to make me Eather christmas cake or raision bread ...and I wanted the raision bread so I said I would make him some snowballs because I know he likes them ...as soon as I got off the phone ...it just hit me so hard ...the stress ....and being so overwhelmed ...that sitting Dowen wasent good enough I had to go to bed and I slept for 3 hours ...my h had a good laugh over that one and it took my 5 days to get out from under that ............it just came right out of no ware .....so take your time ....do what you can ....and don't worry about things ......God bless

Thank you, everyone for this thread. The overwhelm is so so riddled with guilt because it makes me feel like I'm failing, since I'm my brain, I'm telling myself that everyone else can do this, why can't I?

It is nice not to feel alone.

Implementing the wonderful suggestions right NOW :)

Well I tried baking again Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and it went much better! I was able to get all I wanted done and it actually helped my mood to keep busy. It's amazing how some days we have absolutely nothing and other days we can accomplish what we want.