I have been having issues with my children since the pandemic started. I feel overwhelmed with work, home, children, distance learning and no help and have been responding with anger.
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Hello, how are you?
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Providing Suggestions
Hello Hanging in there, how are you? I need some help
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I'm doing okay. What's the issue?
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I have been having too much anxiety after the pandemic started. I have too much on my plate.
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I'm sorry about that. I know that the pandemic has taken a toll on a lot of people. What struggles are you having?
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with that said, I have been angry at my kids. I work full time, have to take care of the things at home, cook, clean, etc, and sometimes deal with my 6 year old when he is distance learning he needs help with the online assignments since he is so young
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It seems like you really do have a lot on your plate. Do you have any other family members who can help with your duties? Older children, a spouse or parents nearby?
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only my spouse, I don't have family in the United States I am from Brazil. my family is there. My husband also has a lot on his plate, he is working from home and helping with what he can.
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Do you think that you could ask him to help out more around the house? Since he works from home, it would be easier for him to help out if your job is outside of your home. Is there any way that you could hire help, like a tutor for your child?
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well, I used to have someone come clean my house, but since the pandemic started, I dont feel safe about bringing other people to my house my husband is also very stressed out I went to the doctor and he thinks I should try some medication since I have no help, but I am scared it's an antidepressant and a sleeping pill since I am having insomnia as well
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I'm sorry about that. It seems like a difficult situation to be in. Do you think that the medication could help ease some of your stressors?
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Maybe, I am afraid of trying int but I may not have another option
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I think that you should try it out, at least for a little while, to see how it affects you. I used to be depressed too, but when I was put on medication, it seemed to make my life a lot easier. I had a lot more energy and was a lot happier
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Thank you, good to know. I will fill my prescription I cant live like this anymore. Thank you for your input.
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You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help! Are there any other problems you're facing?
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No, that is it. I guess parents of young children are having a lot of stress with the pandemic and I am one of them unfortunatelly Did you get addicted to the medication Did you get addicted to the medication? I worry about getting addicted
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No, I didn't. I don't think that antidepressants are addictive, but you could ask your doctor if you have any concerns
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