Comments on: Losing It.

By: sajadvice

sajadvice — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:33:49 +0000

It's so comforting to read someone else's words when they could have come out of my own mouth! I definitely lose it. I just lost it yesterday with *my* 4-year-old. My biggest trigger lately is the lack of listening/following directions/respect I get from my boys.

I remember your Jekyll/Hyde post and how I felt like it was describing me! Thanks for your honesty!

By: safirecat

safirecat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:56:35 +0000

Yep, I loose it. It's hard not to when you have young kids around! I think me loosing it is what makes me hesitate to get a babysitter when ALL the kids are up. It's hard for me, how could a 13 year old handle it?!

Anyway, I'm looking forward to our movie this week! It'll be a sorely needed break.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:08:10 +0000

We wouldn't be moms if we didn't lose it!!! I find a big trigger is the noise level. As the noise level goes up my grip on control goes down. The kids just haven't figured that out…despite how many times I've tried to explain it!

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:04:30 +0000

I know what you mean. I find I get more accomplished in the wee hours after everyone is asleep. Sadly, that's also probably why my DD points out my dark circles from time to time.

By: ManicMother

ManicMother — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:29:25 +0000

Completely relate, I lose it way more than I ever I thought I would as a Mom. Now I worry that someday they will sit around as adults and reminisce about that time mom freaked out!

By: glitterbygrammie

glitterbygrammie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:09:38 +0000

You have kids that is why you need more sleep. Kids try your patience everyday. I have 4 kids and 10 grandkids and it is a struggle everyday to keep my patience. My husband says I have no patience because I keep loosing it.

By: bethakaconfusedhomemaker

bethakaconfusedhomemaker — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:54:16 +0000

I think that what some people call “losing it” varies so much. Many moms are too hard on themselves & others need to step away (even Momma can benefit from a “time out” or “rest”). We all have moments that we look back on & wish we could do over.

By: lifewithkaishon

lifewithkaishon — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:07:51 +0000

Oh yes Lolli! I absolutely lose it with my Kaish ALL the time. I don't even know why it happens. I just get so stressed. Before I can even think about it I am freaking out. It is craziness for sure!

By: aprilmom00

aprilmom00 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:30 +0000

I lose it too and there time people have said I'm calm with the 5 kids too…but there are times I'm screaming in my head. There are good days and bad days with the kids.

By: Lara

Lara — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:42 +0000

The older I get, the more I realize that how I'm feeling is very dependent on how I am taking care of myself. Sleep, food, exercising, etc all play a huge role in my emotional well-being. I think that you're on the right path just recognizing your triggers, recognizing that you want to do better.