How do I cope with a full time stressful job that pays little, a demanding 5 year old and no support systems?

Question

can somebody please answer this question as I'm going to have a nervous breakdown and I'm too stressed to think clearly?

Answer 1

lol, i have no idea, but i'm the same.

I work full time in a stressful job, study part time, and am a single um with 2 kids, and dont have any friends/family to help at all.

I know how you feel!

Just carry on doing what you are doing!

Answer 2

Think about how blessed you are that your 5 year old is healthy and you have a job to go to.

If your dabber is really low, go by a children's hospital and look around. It will put everything in perspective for you.

I know it's hard but hang in there and I will say a prayer for you and your child.

Answer 3

Please do your best to relax and if you tell yourself you are stressed and near to a nervous breakdown, you will talk yourself into it. Get your thinking cap on and start looking at different ways of getting yourself into a less stressful job. Why is it stressful? Are you making it more stressful in any way? What can you structure into your 5 years old's daily routine to take the pressure off you? You say you are too stressed to think clearly..ask someone who you trust to help you gain clarity to get solutions Do not turn to drink or other short term fixes as that will only ADD to your pressures. Most of the famous successful people in the world have come through very difficult times with renewed strength and vital coping skills. An old cliche I know but true just the same "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! " You can gain control ..make it happen! XX

Answer 4

Try online communities with people in the same boat...you need some sort of support system to deal with what you have on your plate, and if you don't have any friends/family that you can turn to, this is a place to help get out frustrations.

Answer 5

By law, the father of your child has to pay child support. You should work on that.

Answer 6

Doesn't the father pay up ?

Are you SURE you're getting all you're entitled to in benefits/tax credits etc.

Answer 7

i find alcohol does it for me......ahhhhhhhh stella

Answer 8

Find another job.

Answer 9

i dotn know about new job... but i've been having some problems getting a job and the summer is almost over. but yeah, i say, dont quit your current job right now, go find a better/ less stressfull job. then once its settled and stable.. and if you think youll like it better, then you can quit your curent job. sign a resignation. and maybe you can explain to your kid about the situation and if he/she can bear with you for that one.

Answer 10

hay,, I can relate'' first things first  Take a deep breath" OK  now smile things will get better.. one of the first things I learned is U have to make some quiet time for yr-self, don't make excuses for why U can't

even if it is only ( 5) minutes at a time, its what U do in those 5 minutes that count,,  ( aroma theropy is a great stress releiver) try the bath liquids U can find them at wal-mart,, about  $ 5.00 each I use the lavender mix, it helps relay the mind and muscles as well,, I would like to help more if u want it'' [e-mail]

Answer 11

We have the same life lol. I don't really know how I cope. I just take it day by day and some are worse than others. My 5 year old is on the autism spectrum and has sensory issues so he can certainly be demanding, to say the least. I've never received a dime of child support and also make little money. I just remind myself that someday things will get easier and even though at times I feel stressed beyond belief I know it could be worse. Like someone mentioned- at least we aren't fighting a terminal illness. Anyway, I just wanted to say I can relate. Best of luck, you aren't alone. =]