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[MikafromTopeka]

Oops! To answer your question.....yes, I've had at least two points over the past 6 weeks while losing my mother that my body just gave out sick.

[Marienkaefer2]

o/p, kaybee, and anyone else in similar situations..... ((hug))

Just keep thinking, "this too shall pass.."

It's hard when you're going through it, but it does get better!...eventually...

[hckynut]

"Today I accomplished a lot in the morning but finally collapsed on the sofa this afternoon...I am physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted!

can anyone else relate to this...could it be a delayed reaction?"

Yes, I can and I have and more times than I care to remember. As an eternal optimist my thoughts are always to believe "this too shall pass", and it always has for me.

[ivey]

My doctor once asked me, "do you ever feel like getting in the bed and just covering up your head?" I said, "YES." He said, "do it. That's your body's way of telling you you need a physical rest from either physical or mental exhaustion."

Then he told me, "the difference in this becoming a problem is when you start doing this day after day all day. Then it has become depression."

Wise words, I thought.

[ROMARY]

Try to get some help around your home. DD can help by doing most of the chores along with your 'disrespectful' children. Laundry, dishes, tidying kitchen, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning bathroom, etc. You must tell your family how you feel, and that from now on, they need to help you until you're feeling less stress. Knowing myself (and I've done this) have a list of daily chores hanging on a clip board. With boxes (Mon-Sun) to be checked-off, as chores are completed. If you first make copies, then you can replace the list weekly.

[ROMARY]

p.s. As the boxes/chores are completed (checked off), the kids can each initial their box and check mark, so you will know who did what. Just in case only one child is doing all of the work, then you can encourage the others to help out.

[NoelSeven]

It sounds like what you're talking about is the cumulative effect of prolonged stress.

Stress has a physical component, and when you've had a lot, or one thing after another, it can hit and hit hard.

If, generally speaking, you're in good health, the answer is to make sure to take time out for taking care of yourself. More sleep, healthy food, and hopefully getting someone else to share the burden with you. Moderate exercise, also. Walking is always good.

If you have health issues, it might be worth it to see your MD, because prolonged stress can do damage.

I wish you the best, dreamytoo

[NoelSeven]

ps I sure can relate. Last year, I had prolonged stress from June through December. Serious stuff, including the death of someone I loved like a son.

I have lupus and stress is a big trigger. I ended up in the hospital for five days, just before Christmas.

[chessylady]

I can relate. Numerous Doctor appointments, all turned out well. Plumbing problem, dental problems. Today my aunt in another state called at 5:30 Am to tell me my Uncle passed. She couldn't reach my Dad so I had to be the one to go break the news to my 87 year old Dad. I am so glad one of my brothers can go with my Dad to the funeral. I'm trying to take one day at a time.

[ROMARY]

chesslady: I'm very sorry about the passing of your uncle. Sending you and your dear Dad a hug.