Staying home with my children instead of going to work is making me anxious.
Good afternoon
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Hello! How are you today?
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Question
I have been better. Staying home due to pandemic has been challenging.
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Me too. I know alot of people and feeling the same way right now.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
I feel like all i do is wait on my children!
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I can agree with that! My children seems to always be needing something. It can sometimes feel overwhelming.
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Self-disclosure
very overwhelming because there are no days off on the horizon.
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Have you tried reaching out to friends or other family members to help take some of the load off? It may help to even get an afternoon for yourself.
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Providing Suggestions
The pandemic has kept everyone at a distance.
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Yes this would also make me feel isolated as well.
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Reflection of feelings
without a paycheck like i received at work I also feel underappreciated
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I have heard of some people receiving assistance from their community by supplying food and basic needs. This may be worth looking into.
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Information
Thats a thought... I hadn't considered looking into community help.
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Yes I am sure it may help relieve some of the stress your are feeling.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
I really do need to find a way to have some personal space once in awhile
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What type of activities do you enjoy when you do have time alone?
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Question
I like peace and quiet to read
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Me too! I try to read whenever I can. It can take you out of the moment of the daily grind. I have a long list of books to get to.
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Self-disclosure
Thank you for all your help
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