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Difficilt transition

AK32
AK32
So my husband has transitioned to a new job at his company. It is a really positive change and im really happy for him. However for the next six weeks or so his schedule is all out of whack during his training period. Some days he'll work 7am to 3 pm, some days 11pm to 7am, some days noon -8. Its really throwing me outta whack. Like this weekend, im having a hard time figuring out when im gunna go grocery shoppif, when i can pik up my meds, when i can go to yoga ( yoga has been my saving grace right now) i do work full time & then there needs to be someone to care for the children. I know some people are dealing with a lot bigger battles than this, but while im in recovery and new to therapy, this is a lot of added stress and transition to take on right now.
Thanks for listening!
muskrattiger
muskrattiger
i can see how that would cause a lot of stress to you you are use to a sertin rutine ..............if you can try to stick as close to the rutin as posible that would be best especualy if it is only going to be short turm maby do yoga at home in stead of in class ..............this is big for you ..............and it would be for eneyone with depreshion ...........i hope you find your way through it and feel good .....................i will keep you in my prayers ...............god bless
lchoppel
lchoppel
I tend to agree with muskrat, keep your routine as normal as possible even though your husband's schedule will be changing. Why do you have to change yours around? Just plan on him not being there for you while he goes through the transition. That might not be possible for you as you mentioned you have kids, but if you can, carry on yourself the household. You might have to plan on getting up a 1/2 hour earlier to do some yoga? Good luck!
gramybear
gramybear
Look at the glass half full and not half empty. Be happy and proud for your other half, and everything will work out. Don't stress!!!
Hugs GB
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hmm, would it help to set up a big wall calender so you guys can write your schedules down and make it easier to track?
etherize
etherize
I can understand how that could be stressful; not knowing how you're going to take care of your daily chores, and trying to figure out schedules.

Maybe after the first week or so, you'll figure out some good solutions to deal with the changes, and maybe it won't be quite as disruptive as you think. I hope so. :)

Good luck! {{{hugs}}}
AK32
AK32
Yah, its written on a calendar, but unless im lookin directly @ the calendar at that particular second, i cant remember, becuase i have about a jillion other things im trying to juggle right now. So this just feels like one more thing to pile on to my enormous pile of stress

But i feel pretty good; cuz based on some recommendations of friends from DS, i got up 1/2 hour early and did yoga at home. Felt pretty good about that & it felt like a tiny victory. Thanks everyone for your support. It feels really good to be supported by you all, even more something minor like this.