Having a Breakdown

Okay, I feel like I am having a breakdown. I am normally a very strong person, I deal with everything that is thrown my way. Lately, I don't feel like I can.
I have 3 boys, they are very involved in sports, which involves running almost every night of the week. My mom does not drive and my dad was put in a nursing home recently. So now I am moms drives. Shopping, nursing home, pharmacy, beauty palor. I also work. I feel like if I don't get a break soon, I am going to have to flee. Where should I flee to? I only have enough money on my charge to go one way, so I'm not coming back. I'm not going to tell anyone I'm leaving either. They'll know it soon enough.
As I write this, the boys are all fighting, homework is not getting done, the phone is ringing, and I need a shower.

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Nancy 67 Dec 1, 2008, 8:46pm EST

Chris, I really think you need to call someone and have a good talk. Do you know of a counselor or have a pastor or someone you can talk to? Even a friend who you respect. Don't let it get totally out of hand where you make a bad decision because of all of the pressure you're going through. Hang in there. Prayers going up for you...

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Chris L Dec 1, 2008, 8:58pm EST

No one wants to hear it. Every one has their own problems. The pastor that I loved moved to a new congregation in PA a couple of years ago and the pressure mounts. I keep telling myself that I can handle this, and I probably can, I just feel so overwhelmed most days. I didn't even go to work today, called in sick.

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Claude Gelinas Dec 1, 2008, 9:35pm EST

Cut them a deal.

Make them part of some project.

For instance, if all three boys participate in your project of, say, gettings things done properly, they'll get something they want.

Including them in a solution is much better than having them slide towards being part of the problem.

Cheers ; )

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Karen M. Dec 1, 2008, 10:53pm EST

I live in a very small area and there are all kinds of transportation options for the elderly. Most are pretty inexpensive, free, or covered by Medicaid or Insurance. It might help to do some checking around....You do need a break !

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Kim B. Dec 1, 2008, 11:39pm EST

Calgon take me away!! Remember that commercial? not making light of your situation, but sometimes a hotbath, candles, no interruptions, maybe even a glass of wine and some music? that is if you can't get out of the country at the moment. do you have someone to come over and help out, even for a few hours?

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Diane "stormyz" B. Dec 2, 2008, 12:31am EST

Do you have someone who will take the boys for a day?
See your family doctor and let him/her know the stress you are under. Maybe he/she can help get you some paid leave from work (temporary disability),

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Chris L Dec 2, 2008, 3:53pm EST

Another problem. No health insurance. It just gets worse. I think today is 10 times worse than yesterday. No. I don't think....I know. Thank you all for your concern and kind words.

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