Single moms, what do you do when you are sleep-deprived, have pms, asthma, acid reflux, lymphedema & fatigue?

Question

Sorry, I just needed a little pity-party.

Answer 1

get a sitter for at least 4 hours once a week. sleep for a couple of hours then do what you want for the remainder or do nothing at all. everybody needs some alone time ,fathers go to work and get it and some come home and go do something else..some couples share the kids,but you are doing it all.theres nothing wrong with wanting some ME time,EVERYBODY needs it. go to a health store tell them your problems and they will give you what you need to give you a boost with your problems. good luck.

Answer 2

See a physician and get the medical help you need, go from there.

Being a mother, single or not has nothing to do with the physical limitations you state you have here. There is preventive medication and measures you can use and take for all.

Answer 3

I was a single mum for 6 years - I just used to ring my mum howling and tell her I needed a break.  I sympathise - I had depression which caused insomnia, fatigue, lethargy and I was always feeling so overwhelmed.  Add on top to that an insulinoma and I was a wreck!

The frustrating thing was I'd feel great for a week or so and think I was getting better, then I'd crash again :(

Go ahead and get a sitter, or ask someone you trust to take your child/ren for a night so you can catch up on some sleep, or go do something just for you.

Good luck and hang in there!