Hello from Hell..................

Sorry just venting.
If you've noticed, I've been quite MIA.
I am now a wife, a stepmother, and a student (thanks to University of Phoenix online) an employee, and still a sibling a daughter, and a friend.
I've been sick with migraines for the past few weeks, and other stomach ailments. I've been trying to balance my life and work and school and everything is overwhelming.

I don't get to see my siblings, I hardly have a moment alone with my husband, and when I do, guess what? I'm sick with a migraine again
I'm on medication like every day.
Work has been so busy I can hardly breathe for a minute or call DH to tell him I love him. I barely take a lunch break these days.
When will things get easier? When will I be able to RELAX?
Am I trying to do too much at once?

You don't really have to reply, I'm just venting. Thanks

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Oh and I've decided to hold off on TTC.

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Oh Sassy....I hope you feel better very soon!!! I am sending you a million !!!

Take it one day at a time...it will get easier!!

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Liz!!! I'm so sorry about the craziness! Take things one day at a time, and don't forget about yourself. Sometimes everything else just has to take a back seat especially when it comes to your health. Don't be afraid to get selfish once in a while!

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Liz
Wow, you are doing so much! You will be in my prayers
Feel Better!

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Liz - wow that is a lot at once.

You are a strong woman and you will get through all this.

Never feel badly about venting, that is what we are here for

Feel better and don't worry. Things will get better

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Hi Liz!

I was wondering why you were so quiet lately.

Sorry you're not feeling well. I get migraines, too, and they are HORRIBLE. The nausea I get with them is the WORST.

It does sound a little bit like you are spreading yourself too thin. Are you trying to be everything to everyone? I think you need to think of your three most important priorities right now, and focus on them. Maybe work, school, and your DH/stepson. Even that's pushing the limit! Tell everyone else how busy and stressed you are and that you will be less available for a few weeks until things settle down. I'm sure they will all understand!

As much as we all want to be the perfect wife, perfect mother, perfect sister, daughter, friend, it's just IMPOSSIBLE, and we only make ourselves sick in the process. Don't be so hard on yourself or expect too much from yourself right now. You're a good and giving person, and saying 'No' when you need to won't change that!

Hang in there Liz!! It won't stay like this forever!

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Liz, I hope you feel better soon. Don't try to be super woman...and don't forget to take care of yourself.

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Sounds like you need a nice long weekend for just you and DH to relax and bring some normalcy back. Try squeezing one in before the weather gets cold. This wasy you will at least have something to focus on to get you thru these times.

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I'm so sorry Liz!!! You know I am here for you if you need me.

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I can relate ... I've done so much at different times that it became too stressful.

It's hard to balance your life when so much is going on ... but I agree with Karen, try to focus on your priorities. Everyone will understand and will be there for you!

Good Luck!

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I can relate Liz...we had a pretty stressful 1st year...DH was laid off...which meant I had to stay in a job that I absolutely hated...


it will get better...but I think its smart that you put TTC off for a bit...

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Kisses and hugssss

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Hope you feel better soon. Just keep telling yourself that this too shall pass. Hugs to you girl.

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Liz!!!! Say it ain't so!!! Please try to get in some relaxing time and take it easy!
I'm sending out all the good vibes I can muster up for you!
Lots of love!

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Liz!

When did you start school? Give yourself a break and don't expect to please everyone all the time.

you were an employee, a daughter, a sibling, and a girlfriend, etc. before the wedding. Being a wife shouldn't change THAT much. I know you've mentioned you have additional pressures from DH or your family since the wedding. Maybe you need to talk to them and make them understand you are the same person now as you were before.

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Liz!!!!
At least you still have your sense of humor!!!! 'Hello from Hell'.... ROFLMAO!!!!!
I hope things get better for you! Know that you made someone else smile!!!

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sending you HUGS

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I can barely manage work, home, family, and yes being a stepmom (of 4 teenagers!!!) myself! Never mind school. That's a lot! It's also overwhelming when you look at the whole thing. But if you break it down and start getting into routines/schedules I am sure you will start to feel better!

Here's some hugs for you too