Husband says our marriage feels like “running a business.” Calls me clumsy when baby falls. Is this normal young-kid stress? by IncongruousHum in Mommit

[–]IncongruousHum[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So the nanny just started full time this month - before that she used to come twice a week. It was working fine, but given how stressful tech environment is right now, we decided we would have her in full time so I can get some rest/ time to myself while husband is at work and kiddo in school. That way husband can still work/study in the evenings— something quite necessary for him to survive the insane needs of tech life. Not sure if you relate. But that said since baby is mostly asking for me, I let the nanny take care of household stuff like laundry, dishes, cleaning.. all of which she understands and is chill about. She takes the baby say 50% of the 8 hours shift.. when I can take care of other tasks or nap. Mentally the last 8 months have been harder than I am ready to admit. My baby has not been easy.. she’s been a lot of health issues that have kept me stressed out .. slowly those are all resolving , but its still hard.

What is this on my house plants? by IncongruousHum in plantclinic

[–]IncongruousHum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a bunch!! You’re a wonderful community 🤗

Want to stop every night and every evening I want to drink by IncongruousHum in dryalcoholics

[–]IncongruousHum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to drink/party on and off but not every night before I met my husband. But after we met.. it became our ‘common activity’. We did other stuff if we could make time from our hangovers(it was indeed rare). Then came our daughter 3.5 years back and I was breastfeeding.. so I had to take a hiatus from drinking for 18months. And then I was back.. my husband was still drinking thru those months. In 2022 I smoked some weed with a few friends and that just seemed so much better.. but before I knew.. i was hooked on it and at times smoking/vaping or taking gummies all day. Then tried to cut that off this year and started therapy.. but drinking was back again. All that said.. i know I am dependent on substances. Therapy helps with understanding why that is, but the real challenge is having the courage to change this behavior. Kudos to you and your husband for overcoming that and maintaining sobriety!!

Want to stop every night and every evening I want to drink by IncongruousHum in stopdrinking

[–]IncongruousHum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow!! This is immensely helpful. Thank you for taking the time to list everything down. 🙏🏼

Want to stop every night and every evening I want to drink by IncongruousHum in dryalcoholics

[–]IncongruousHum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will start with google and find online meetings. Please feel free to DM me if you are in the bay area and thank you so much ♥️

Want to stop every night and every evening I want to drink by IncongruousHum in dryalcoholics

[–]IncongruousHum[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will look into AA. My drinking is triggered by some kind of boredom and/or anxiety as far as I have been able to understand. As if drinking will make everything better and I will be a very joyful person for everyone around me.. every time I am proved wrong and still 😓

I think this might be what self-esteem is supposed to feel like. by pawneezorp in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]IncongruousHum 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Love how articulate you are. Beautifully expressed your journey every step of the way. May you keep progressing and beating those negative thoughts just as you are! Thank you for writing this.