I have No Advise for you...I just couldn't do it...nope...I would live in a tent in the woods before I would put myself thru living with a bunch of people...I don't do well with people in My Space...and I certainly could not live in someone elses space...i would be crazy...I would make everyone else miserable...God Bless ya Hon that you are managing so far !!

sorry i dont either.. man that is a tough situation.. i have no patience either.. get rattled very easily.. its too bad ya cant get out on your own.. to peace and quiet.. im love my kids but im glad they are grown and gone now.. can only take my grandkids for a short time too.. sad.. but true.. hope you have a better situation ahead ... :)

I'm sorry you're going through all of that on top of dealing with this illness. It's probably not the best suggestion, but when I need to block out people I slip on my iPod and listen to whatever type of music I'm in the mood for. I don't know how well they work or how expensive they are, but maybe you could try those noise-cancelling headphones...or old-fashioned earplugs. When I can't turn to my music, sometimes I just go on mental vacation, it took me a while to master it, but I can tune out just about anything.

OK, your house? Your rules. Period. Do a Super Nanny on them. Give 'em jobs. Kids, too. Make those people go outside for several hrs/day. Or, just kick them out. Or, it might be quiter if YOU got a job in a library.

Do you have an IPOD? Some type of independant music source? I know sometimes that helps me. I am hyper sensitive to noise, but if its controlled by me I deal with it better.

I am sensitive like that too. I dont like anything loud . I couldn't handle it** Sorry I am no help..

Those foam ear plugs rally do block a lot of noise out, I use them when my neighbors have a party I need to sleep.

I hear you on the noise. I can't bear hardly any noise any more. And I have to agree about it being your house and your rules. If they are going to live there, then they will not live like pigs. Get them to do their part or out they go. No ifs ands or buts about it. You need less stress in your life in order to manage your pain. So unstress your life however you need to do it. Ear plugs do work but that doesn't solve the problem of others not doing their part to keep the house clean and have a little respect for you. Keep us posted as to how you solve this problem. Love and Hugs, Debbie

How long will they have to be there? Oh...............I feel for you. I could not survive without my peace and quiet as noise is very nerve wracking to me, even on good days. I know he is supporting you but this must be making things worse for you. Have you considered trying to get into a rent subsidized apt. A letter from your dr would help to get you in one. You are in NC, so am I. I applied for a disabled unit and got one in 6 weeks. Your rent would be completely paid till your SSDI comes thru, you would get food stamps, amd a utility allowance. If nothing wlse it would give you a place to go for some peace and quiet for a few days at a time. Definately something worth checking into, Kevin. Have you applied for SSI payments and Medicaid? They tend to process faster than SSDI and if you have a good dr backing you you should get it within 60 days. Then, when you win your SSDI case you will draw the higher of the 2. Wish you luck. Here if I can help with any more info.
Hugs,
Rhonda

Kids need structure and boundaries. Yall need to all sit down and assign rooms for them to clean. Divy up all of the chores. Make a shedule and show the chores with the names attached to them so no one can say i wasnt supposed to clean that room it like oh yes you were your name is on it and you stick to the rules.even game time might need to be make out a daily itinerary to be done like in dy cares
these times to those are snack, this time is for reading
this time is forarts and crafts you know break it down with a schedule to be followed every morning sounds to me like they are not regulated

Like most people when finicial problems arise, they get two jobs to carry them over until their p can get back to work.

Damn! You ladies are too kind, I would have already gone postal!
ChaCha and Necie are right, give them a chore list and a time limit.
I saw a list of "House Rules" in FL, you might even post that.
*You mess it up, you straighten it up.
*You eat off it, you wash and put it back.
*You get it dirty, you clean it.
*You throw it in the floor, you pick it up.
Etc.

My suggestions would be...find some place out stide the home..a local park and just go drive there and take a rest and try and take in nature and find some solitude in your life.
I would also recommend ear plus or something else to listen to as others have stated. Maybe some nature background music in your cd player/disc man/ipod, what ever you can find. I am on lamictal and Klonipins as well. Good luck!

dont have any answers. but can feel your pain . i have greatgrandkids living next door and sometimes i have to remind grannys front yard isnt where they play all time.gg