Stress Center Peer Support

I had a fairly relaxing weekend-except for when I talk/visited my mother. It is SO depressing and really makes me feel anxious and nervous to be around her. She is constantly worrying about what the orthopedic surgeon told her about her arm and back and she is in pain ALL the time.

I feel helpless and wish I can help her feel better but she keeps on dwelling on the negative. That her arm and back will never feel ok again and that she will have to be on painkillers all her life.
(she fell down the escalator stairs in January.

I try to comfort her but she just doesn't want to be positive (she has a history of stress and anxiety too)

SO add this issue on top of my 'Sunday Night Anxiety' and needless to say
I didn't sleep well. I was so "Wired" & didn't get to bed til late. But
the relaxation cd did make me relax enough to fall asleep.

Does anyone else here have that 'Sunday Night Anxiety'? Anticipating the
workweek ahead and the 'Stress' that goes along with it??

Oh yes! I know the Sunday night Stress. When I worked I used to cry Sunday nights. And now I am a stay at home mom so Monday means my hubby goes to work and leaves me at home with two year old twins and a six year old special needs daughter!

My mom is bipolar so I understand Mom Stres too. The thing that I am going through right now is the negative effect she has on my children. I am afraid of her so I don't tell her to leave when she comes. I am feeling guilty because my kids should come first and I should tell her to keep her negativity away from them. I don't know how.

Me Too! this is a bad one for me.. I get sooo depressed and sad I barely sleep Sunday night, once Tuesday comes Im ok.. AHHH you arent alone

Best wishes