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holidays are the worst

justmemyselfNi
justmemyselfNi

I get to depressed thanksgiving thru Christmas. I swear. I could really go off on my shirty relationship. About working on average 70 hours a week. About having the weight of the world on my shoulders with 3 kids to care for. But all the complaining means nothing. A simple vent that gets me No where. I just wish I was happy. But I'm stressed and lonely. Depressed and going numb. I'm beyond tears. I'm just bitter. 

Gladdmatt
Gladdmatt
Depression increases over the holiday season, because we become more aware of how our lives contrast with the "happy" ones on TV, etc. I remember one year when I was extremely depressed because I had no one to send Christmas cards to. The best I've been able to do is ignore all those things. But it must be much harder for you since you have kids. I pray that you get through it all as best you can. This too shall pass.
justmemyselfNi
justmemyselfNi
Thank you for a reply. I'm trying to ignore. That's all I can do at this point. I hope you have a happy holiday. I know it can be hard.
koolman
koolman
Beyond tears...ANGRY. I feel ya girl. How's the sex life? When money and responsibilities make life shit, getting laid, having some good angry sex, is a good release. Is the boyfriend helpful or selfish?
bridgie101
bridgie101
Bitter is cool. Now you need a big stick. Wear all black. Roam the streets thumping children and cats...

No I jest. I know what it's like to be the only person doing any work. Maybe give boyfriend the kick. That'll reduce the children down from solo mum with 4 kids, to solo mum with 3.

Life is easier when you are the only one who is supposed to do the things that you are the only one doing. :D And maybe those kids can help out. :)
TooMuch
TooMuch
Hugs. Holidays are super stressful for everyone I think. I'm sorry you are feeling so down. I hope you can get some relief.