You're NOT going nuts.

What you describe is what
sometimes happens after
we escape to safety and
the exhaustion of abuse
hits us.

Give yourself some time
to go fallow, to tend only
the most essential chores.

Your energy and strenght
will return. Give yourself
time to recuperate.

Sending you hugs
and healing prayers.

Probably signs of depression, which is a normal reaction to breaking free. Just remember, now that you are free, nobody is forcing you to do these tasks. Let the dishes pile up if you don't feel like doing them. It's good to tackle the tasks, but do it slowly and don't burn yourself out or make a tough schedule of it.

Rather than concentrating on chores, do something for yourself. Go out, go for a walk, a bike ride, out to eat, to a movie. Something out of the house. The chores can wait.

sorry you are feeling so low,try and have as much rest as you can, to regain clarity.
i know how you feel, i have this problem big time, it used to be so so bad, i literally couldnt pick myself up,would sleep for hours once, i did what was necessary,

now its like a fog, that sits heavy on me, until, i pray and try to get better again, its living with all the negative energy i think it weighs you down,

try and do things that make you smile and happy,lots of cuddles.xxx

I'm so sorry you feel down, Joanie. I think it happens to all of us once in awhile. Sometimes things just go up and down for awhile. I really hope you feel better soon. If you don't feel like doing anything don't do anything for awhile. Please just take good care of yourself.

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I definitely find that when life gets to be too much all I wanted you to stay in bed. My house gets very messy and my poor kitties tend to have a little bit dirtier of box. I shower Plus, and before, when I was still working, I worked from home for an entire week, so I did not have to leave my house. I think I've cooked one real meal in the two months since my husband is gone, when I used to cook every night. Now I eat things that are already prepared, or fruit and cheese, just to make sure that I am getting nourishment rather than two and enjoy the meal. I think that it's almost like were coming down from all the stress that was holding us up. The few times that I've made it outside for a walk have definitely helped, and if you read my journal you'll see that I'm going to be going into the program, and amount on mental health disability so I can take some time for myself. I hope You start feeling better soon

I absolutely feel that way sometimes. Less often now - as I've spent the last two years learning how to manage my depression and emotions, etc. I'm sorry you are feeling so very very down. It *will* pass. It *will*. It may take much longer than than you want but it *will* pass. You may have to do some effortful work, in therapy or on your own, but it will pass.

You have support here.

You aren't going nuts!!! I can promise you!

As you are well aware of, Joannie, I slipped up and let my ex back into my life. Yes, I slipped up in a big way. I also gave him a swift kick in the heinie to get him back put the door again.

I am now drained...

I don't get it! I barely saw him or had much conversation with him... Not in comparision to how things were before I left.

I am now thoroughly exhausted and tired, right down to my bones. I need to do laundry, work and function, even just at a basic level- and it is overwhelmingly hard sometimes.

One day at a time.

Take care of yourself.

Rest, nuture and do something good for yourself everyday.

You will get through this, Joannie!!! Whoop! Whoop! You have us in your corner! ;)

Thanks Everyone for your replies and support. I just wish I could get past this, i really do. I feel like I have just enough in me to do the basic stuff, such as get up, shower, go to work, and repeat.
Going to mention it to the therapist today and I am sure she will probably have some form of advice. She seems so optomistic and bubbly and I just don't ever see me being like that. I guess we will see.