Stress and Fear

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Registered: 10-21-2006
Stress and Fear
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Sat, 01-20-2007 - 6:29am

I really felt like I have been doing better lately. Now all of this stuff slams me at the same time. Argh! Things are going well with Gabe, the boyfriend...(I got my sex drive back hahaa.).. I was actually succeeding in saving some money.. Now I haven't been working for 2 weeks, and I don't have any hours next week either, because that's just how Retail is. I filed for unemployment but didn't qualify. I guess I should look for a new job, but in January that is ridiculousness. They told me I may be able to get some hours if I run a cash register. I hate register, but you do what you must do.

Recently I've been having troubles with my car too, but I think it's better now. It was just thirsty for various fluids. =x

One of Gabe's nephews was hospitalized recently for some weird allergic reaction. He broke out in hives and swelled up in his feet and face and no one really knew why. They ran blood work and determined that his bone marrow is producing immature white blood cells, which terrifies me because it sounds like leukemia. I have two aunts that died of cancer and I hope and pray desperately that it is not what he has...

Also one of Gabe's sisters is getting divorced from her husband, which makes me really sad.

Too much bad stuff happening at the same time. It sucks because I think it affects my son Vincent too. He's a year and 1 month old. He occasionally has night terrors, and he had one last night where he just screamed for like, 10 minutes. It was horrible and there is nothing I can do when that happens... I have to calm down, trying to relax. =x Just had to vent a little...

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: toroia
Sat, 01-20-2007 - 8:34am

When it rains, it pours, unfortunately.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: toroia
Sat, 01-20-2007 - 1:59pm

I am sorry to hear about all these things hitting @ once. I bet you're feeling overwhelmed. De-stress as much as you can through healthy outlets & be kind to yourself. You deserve some pampering. Even a bubble bath with a few candles will lift your spirits.


I have a tendency to shut down when I am faced with so many fears, stressors. To keep my head clear, I write lists of things to do. Set some goals. Maybe I'm wierd(LOL) but it always seems to make more sense when I see it on paper.


Post anytime. iVillage provides plenty of typing space for you to vent. It's been too long since we last saw you, friend.

 

 


 



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Registered: 10-21-2006
In reply to: toroia
Sun, 01-21-2007 - 6:52am
It isn't the boyfriend that's having medical problems,it's his nephew =x
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Registered: 10-21-2006
In reply to: toroia
Sun, 01-21-2007 - 6:56am
No, it's not weird at all! I have online journals, paper journals, and I make lists all the time ... ;) I have to do something, my mind races when all of these things happen at once. At least I'm still sleeping well. That's a relief. I haven't posted on here for awhile because of the new site changes, for some reason it doesn't load as well on this computer. =x Thanks for the kind words. I do feel better today.