Frazzled - Let's Be Honest

Okay, so it is time to come clean. I have been very stressed out!!! Frazzled to no end actually. I read one of my posts and felt like it didn't truly represent what I am going through and what many of my friends go through. So, the zen cloak I have worn while writing is off!!! Here I am, frazzled like the rest of the world. After dealing with my newborn's croup, fighting off a nasty cold (for three weeks and it still isn't getting better), begging my husband to fix our dental insurance so I can fix the crown that fell off, oh maybe 2 months ago (back tooth - not visible to anyone!), cleaning up after the two hairiest dogs in the planet, working full time, writing and writing away so I can publish another book, baking for the holidays, and then trying to do day to day stuff, I have been a wee bit stressed.

So what did I do to relieve my own stress? I didn't sleep more like I should because the little man has decided that nursing every 90 minutes all night is what he likes best. I didn't take a walk because I can't really breath with this nasty cold. I didn't take time for myself because I really can't find any. So, Miss stress less, what did you do? I burst into tears while trying to empty the dishwasher.

How did that work out for you?

Amazingly well! My husband came to my aid, emptied the dishwasher and then even ordered take-out for dinner. After that he looked at me and said, "You are trying to do too much. You need to relax. Why don't I take the little man to day care tomorrow and you can sleep for a bit before heading off to work?"

Oh my Knight in Shining Armor!!! And so, here I am, tear free, better rested, accepting of the dog hair in my house, and all set for my dentist appointment next week. I guess I could have avoided the meltdown if I had just asked for some help, but in all honesty sometimes it takes a few tears for others to understand just how stressed one may feel.

So, cry away if you are at that point. The release of tears was also helpful. And ask someone for help. Really. It works!

Until next time, take care of yourself for five minutes each day. Hide in the bathroom and power nap. Take the long way home and listen to your favorite tunes on the radio. Take some time for you!