Migraine

Even though I'm not feeling as sad as I was yesterday, I still feel a little in the dumps. I'm feeling a little aggitated, too. Every little thing seems to get on my nerves. And, that gets on my nerves!

I hate whining. I feel frustrated with work. I feel like there are things that have been discussed that I need to know about but somebody forgot to tell me. We are trying to get stuff ready for this big trade show. I keep asking for a list of stuff that they will need for the show. No one has sent me anything. The show is in two weeks. We have to ship it by next week. It takes time to get it all together. It's not like that it all I'm doing, people.

For some reason, I wasn't included in the planning of this meeting. I want to say: Fine don't include me but at least tell me what was discussed!

This only adds to all the other stuff that's going on.

I just talked to my boss about some things. I feel a little better. I'm just worn out. Thanks for listening. I feel like I need to cry some more. Don't have time. I'm still at work.

Hugs and cake first.

Of course your feeling agitated by people who what you to do things but don't have the common sense to include you in the planning. You are being very reasonable and trying to assist them and they are not helping. Trade shows are a huge production. And on top of all of this you're having migraines that don't make dealing with this any easier.

I personally would suggest a day at the spa, full treatment, massage, facial, refexalogy, and bill it to the company.....

Take care,

Cindy

Thanks, Cindy. I wish I could get my company to pay for a day at the spa.

My boss told me that I need to tell him when things aren't going the way they should. Part of me knows that, but part of me thinks I shouldn't have to run to him every time something isn't going the way it should. I just feel so under pressure to make everyone happy. I bring it on myself.

With all this going on, I end up bring a migraine because of the emotional stress. It's like a never-ending circle. The migraine usually makes me feel depressed.

I'm hoping that some talk therapy will help. I seem my therapist on Tuesday. She's good about helping me sort out my feelings and what's really going on inside my head (besides the migraines).

I'm also dealing with the fact that my son is growing up. He'll be a senior in high school next year. I'm excited for him. But, I'm also a little sad. You see, I became a mom at 19. My whole adult life I've spent raising him. I know I'll still be his mom once he's an adult and moves out. I'm just scared of what will I do. Did I give him all he needs to succeed? He's my only child and I'm not married or even dating anyone.

Thanks for "listening".

Heather,
My therapist has been very helpful in organizing my thoughts and how to deal with various problems from work, boyfriends to kids. Even dealing with my fealing on losing my dog. She is wonderful. Keep talking to her.

I did not have my children until later (33 and 34). I have been divorced for 10 years. I am currently dating someone and I do believe I will marry him. It is still very difficult to imagine my life not revolving around my kids. My daughter goes to college this year and my son next year. I have made it a big priority the last couple of years to really think about what Cindy wants to do and makes time for me and my activities. I figured if I didn't I would go crazy when the kids left.

Part of that included actively looking for a partner. It's not easy. You have to kiss alot of frogs. I don't want to be alone. While my children are not jumping all over my DBF, they have warmed up to him. Did you ever watch the TV show Gilmore Girls? There was an episode where they talked about wanting Loralie to find a mate so that if she died she wouldn't be alone in her house for days and no one would know. That's sorta what the kids were like with me. Sweet huh. Really gives you a warm fuzzy feeling.

Take care Heather,

Cindy

I've done well with my son growing up -- he's 22 today. I've had more trouble with him NOT growing up, still doing early teenage things after high school.

But I did freak out when he started sleeping with his girlfriend. I don't remember exactly when I figured it out, but that slapped me in the face with the fact that he was growing up. It took a couple of meetings with my psychiatrist to sort that out.

I've never been responsible for a trade show, but I've been to two. DH is a director of a company that makes software for nursing homes. They had the annual meeting at the trade show. Wandering around was just amazing. I saw the results of a lot of hard work, so I can sort of guess what you're going through.

Go ahead and tell your boss what's going on. Perhaps not every detail, but things like not being invited to meetings and then being expected to act on what was decided without being notified.

Get your crying out when you get home. It's therapeutic.

Tomorrow's Saturday. Will you have time for a pedicure? It's not a spa, but it's someone kneeling at your feet, concentrating on making you feel good.

Hang in there!

Gret
Gretchen in Mississippi

How frustrating! It's hard not to reach your limit when things that should be simple are made so much more difficult.

I tell ya, I'm hanging on for dear life for a Tuesday therapy appointment, too. It's good to know we'll have that chance to work through some of what we're going through.

Take care. I hope your weekend is better.

Diana

Have some of these...

And a few of these...

And these for good measure...

When those lose their oomph, there are countless more waiting in the wings.

Hey Heather,

I want to add more hugs to the pile

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I'm also dealing with the fact that my son is growing up. He'll be a senior in high school next year. I'm excited for him. But, I'm also a little sad. You see, I became a mom at 19. My whole adult life I've spent raising him. I know I'll still be his mom once he's an adult and moves out. I'm just scared of what will I do. Did I give him all he needs to succeed? He's my only child and I'm not married or even dating anyone.

I worried about my girls growing up too. I am sure you did an amazing job raising your son. It is just so hard to let them go. But, I am glad you are planning a trip with him. And trust me, they don't go far. He is your son and always will be there!! My girls actually got closer to me after they gratuated high school

Believe me, the best is yet to come.

And maybe you can take up a hobby (it can even be something with your son) or you will have more forum time LOL.

Hang in there sweetie, we are here for you

Dar