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Old 10-26-2006, 10:24 AM   #1
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Problems with being overwhelmed

Do any of you have problems with being overwhelmed with everyday life? If so, how do you handle it? I need help so desperately.
For example, when it comes time to pay bills I know I should do it but just cannot get it together to do it. The money is there, but I just can't do it. I have really gotten myself in some real fixes these past few years. I have had utilities shut off, had a credit card account sent to a collection agency this month and managed to have car insurance cancelled over a 20.00 late fee.
How do you get past this? Any insight you send my way would be really appreciated. Am I just crazy for being this way or is this a common problem with MS? I feel like such a screw up and looser! Is there any help for me!

 
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Old 10-26-2006, 11:56 AM   #2
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Re: Problems with being overwhelmed

hi blessedmamaw,

you are not a loser by any means. you also are not alone in this. i too have become easily overwhelmed. i'm undx'd at this time (scheduled for brain MRI with and without for 7 Nov). confusion, inability to concentrate, inability to multi-task which i'm usually good at, inability to focus and being overwhelmed have really hit me hard here lately with short-term memory lapses as well. part of the many symptoms that prompted me to see a neuro. this has me a little uneasy.

my advice is to make sure that you don't have too much on your plate to do. make sure you don't take on more tasks than you can handle. don't be afraid to say "no" (this has always been hard for me, but i'm learning to). realize your limitations. use a calendar with big squares so you can write down when things are due or have to be done.

i always put my bills in order to "due date" with the most recent due on top. highlight the "due dates", etc.

if you get on the computer every day, use the computer to give you "pop-up" reminders. most computer software comes with this ability in some fashion.
i've been doing this at work ALOT.

wishing you well and i hope you find this helpful.

god bless (oh yeah, lots of prayer helps tremendously!)
michelle

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Old 10-26-2006, 03:43 PM   #3
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Re: Problems with being overwhelmed

MS can be over whelming I learned to take one day at a time, and figure out what you have to do,
what you want to do,
what you like to do

the have to do is your bills so just concentrate on that, I pay just about all of our bills on line thru our bank. I was having a relapse that made writing difficult and that is when I started on line bill pay. Make a folder for all your bills put envelopes and stamps on one side [one of those folders with pockets] and your bills on the other, keeps everything together, mark a calander when things have to be paid and work from that.

then the want to do can you really do what you want to do? does it need to be done? you don't have to be the perfect person and with MS you cannot do all that you want to do, so learn to say no, that is a hard one that does come easier.
Now the like to do, you have to fit that in too, just a little bit each day

all of this is done with baby steps, once you get one thing under control say the bills, then you will feel less overwhelmed and able to handle things a little bit better

You are not a loser, and you cannot do everything that you used to do
chill out, give yourself a break things will get easier I promise
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Old 10-26-2006, 03:45 PM   #4
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Re: Problems with being overwhelmed

Im not diagnosed but I feel the same way....I have always been scatter brained but my short term memory is pathetic...if I have something in the oven and leave the room I always forget about it--one day I made cookies 3 times and burnt all 3 batches....i feel like I have alzheimers at times....I am thankful I dont have to work,cause I doubt I could keep up....

 
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Re: Problems with being overwhelmed

Blessed mamaw,

I couldn't have wrote that post any better,you just took a page out of my book of life.
I am trying to remind myself every Friday morning this is a must.Luckily I have not had late fees or cancellations,a few times I've cut it close.Like you said the monies are available,its just doing it.
I have found with MS ,I've had to learn limitations and truelly focus on what absolutly has to be done.I try to stick to a daily routine if possible.
It takes time to get passed it.Don't look down on yourself.Your gonna have times like these.Try to focus on whats important the rest will fall into place.
I have a gigantic black board in my kitchen,its basically my life organizer,appointments and things that must be done.It has helped a great deal and I can't miss it.

Don't beat yourself up

Toni

 
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