I am so stressed out, I don't know what to do?

Question

I feel totally overwelmed right now. I have some serious financial blunders to attend to(not credit card). I am having health problems that have me scared and I'm trying to get my kids enrolled in their new school. This is all in addition to attending to normal houshold and daily matters. I feel like I should seek medical help but I am so scared that I'll be hospitalised in a psychiatric department if I seek medical help. I don't know what to do. Getting in to see my regular doc can take about 3 weeks

Answer 1

you need somebody to help you but not a DR i mean somebody in your life to help you! I assume no daddy in the picture? who cares- find somebody in your family and don't be afraid to ask for help.  One fault of great mothers is that they THINK THEY CAN DO IT ALL and they kill themselves trying to!  

Answer 2

They aren't likely to hospitalize you, honey. There's too many REAL crazies out there that need the beds.

Have you tried calling your local Crisis Line? The folks there are trained to help you find the help you need. They can direct you to fast, confidential help that will get you on the right track immediately.

Don't wait three weeks. Do it today. Crisis Lines work 24 hours.

You don't mention having a partner... assuming there isn't one in the picture, do you have support system? Sisters, mother, girlfriends? Don't be afraid to ask for help from your friends. You need to take a break, you need to have some Mommy time. Get someone to look after the kids for a couple of hours and have a bubble bath. Find a way to take some time out for yourself.

Good luck, sweetie. It's never easy, but this too shall pass.

Answer 3

BREATH!!!

you need to take one step at a time, and remember to look after yourself aswell as others x