Paul You sound like you need someone to talk to.I am sorry you miss your mom and no one can replace that.I hope that the day will come when we can all find peace and harmony.Have a good cry the release is good.If you would like to share your story maybe the people here can help.Take care of yourself and your girls .Hugs and prayers Gail

Funny thing is I am scaring my kids, so I have to buck up, and be the brave adult. Corse they ain't buying it, and you would think at 47 i would come to grips with my moms death, oui

When did your mother pass was it recent.I know how you feel about being scared to death and just bucking up.Your children love you and it is ok to see that you are not perfect.It sounds like your world has been really tough with all of the events that have happened.It sounds to me like you are overwhelmed and trying to deal with to much at one time.My dad has a saying it is slow the world down to a pace you can handle.Sometimes no matter what is going on just stop all the work and bills,stressers and rent some great movies and sit with your little angles watch movies for a night.If you need a change of scenery try bundling the kids up and going for a hike in the woods to see all the different colours the trees are changing.you can get through this you just need to quit holding yourself to such high standards.take care hugs Gail

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Originally posted by Paulandhisgirls:
[qb] LOL, I am all done with you am I young man? So when have you proven that? [/qb]

You had disappeared for a while. Looked like you had quit. And boy do I wish I fit the young man thing - I'm a year older than you.

Binarian You dont look a day over 30.You could be twins with your one son he looks just like you.Young is a state of mind not a number

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Originally posted by Learning Always:
[qb] Binarian You dont look a day over 30.You could be twins with your one son he looks just like you.Young is a state of mind not a number [/qb]

I've been lectured on the state of mind issue by my beloved, and have taken it to heart. It's the mileage, not the model year, right? And thank you for the complement, you're making me blush....

Binarian,
Please tell me it is not the mileage too! No No No it's definately the state of mind. My soon to be 42 year old mind tells me: even though you don't want to repeat your 20's(that would be way too much mileage) you think like a 20 something year old with forty something wisdom and intelligence.. yeah yeah yeah .. state of mind.

C

42 is nothing girl, wait till your my age; and I'd have pegged you at 38

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Originally posted by binarian:
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Originally posted by Learning Always:
[qb] Binarian You dont look a day over 30.You could be twins with your one son he looks just like you.Young is a state of mind not a number [/qb]

I've been lectured on the state of mind issue by my beloved, and have taken it to heart. It's the mileage, not the model year, right? And thank you for the complement, you're making me blush.... [/qb]

Seeeeeee I told you honey. I thought the same thing about the picture, you look more like an older brother than dad. Age truly is a state of mind. If I can think older for my age then there is no reason why you shouldn't think younger. I know meeting you has made me feel like someone put a fresh new set of batteries in , and I can do anything. I will do my best to make you feel the same. :sweetheart:

I know you will dear heart, you already do.

...and we're probably making the other readers embarressed here...

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Originally posted by lil mama2004:
[qb] hi, i've been really down lately and i'm not sure why. yes, i have some issues going on in my life right now but who doesn't, ya know? i'm on the verge of tears almost everyday and all i want to do is sleep. impossible with an adorable 5 yr old. i have no definite reason to be sad or upset but i am. one minute, i'm okay. the next i just want to be left alone. please someone, tell me what i should do. i'm so scared....

all suggestions are greatly appreciated. [/qb]

lil mama,

I think you got some good advice here, the only thing I can think of to add (and yall forgive me if this was said, and I missed it) ... Don't let these blue feelings go on too long without having it checked out.

I think we all feel them, but in my humble opinion... if you are not able to over come it on your own, in whatever way works for you, then there is no shame in asking for help.

I went thru a lot when my divorce was going strong, and I finally had to get councelling. It really helped me. There might be something bothering you that you don't even realize ...

I think ... if those blues become endless ... it's depression. If you can't take care of business, and enjoy quality time with your child...why not check it out? Life's too short to spend it feeling bad - if you don't have to.

Bigggggggggggggggggggggg Hugsssssssssssssssssssssss

I so was having a bad day yesterday, it appears to be a yearly thing of self sorrow, so for-give me folks.

ok

Wow, thanks for the responses guys! The topic was moved to a different forum so I couldn't find it. I received a lot of great advice from everyone so thanks again. I am going to go see my doctor. Only because I have been experiencing this for more than two weeks and i want to be on the safe side, to see if she recommends therapy. I thought it was pms but it happens more often than time of the month. I am so blessed and have so much to be thankful for that I don't understand why I feel like this. You know people say that there's always someone in a worse situation than you are, but when i get in these moods it's hard to see past my own darkness. It's funny how you can feel sooo alone even though you know you have family and friends who love you and will be there for you. But the amount of support I felt from you guys was amazing. It brought tears to my eyes knowing that you guys were here and took the time to respond without even knowing who i am. :thanks:

I'm glad you are going to talk to your doctor and if she does recommend therapy... well my take on that is I don't think a little therapy has ever hurt anybody.