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Well, I get that way sometimes, where I have to be alone. And I do have to get away from my husband and be by myself, to get my thinking straight. I too feel he doesn't hear me or understand me. And I do twist everything he says in my head. I am learning to tell him I'm feeling "crazy" (I have...

Hi @Sanctuary :) Well, I think if you can minimize the items on tables and counters, and wipe those same counters and tables with a damp cloth, that would be good. The less on counters and tables the better, because that is what people "see". Use paper bags and get everything off counters and...

Oh @Sanctuary ...my heart is so moved with compassion for you. My mother use to say, "you can only do what you can do." I agree with @Still Standing ... I am proud of you also. Sometimes I wish we could all help each other in the real world too, but, alas, we cannot. There are many on here...

I'm so sorry @Sanctuary This is such a loss and heartache that you are having to go through. You are in my thoughts. Be gentle with yourself.

Oh @Sanctuary ...I can't begin to tell you how my heart is aching for you. I am so, so sorry your little sweet one had to leave you right now. Please hang onto the hope that she is frolicking right now and will one day greet you with purring kisses. But she is still with you right now. She...

I'm so sorry you are going through this @Sanctuary , oh my goodness. I think it's a good idea to call your GP and get the valium. Can you talk to your doctor or a therapist about everything going on right now? Try to remember one step at a time. You can only do what you can do. Do you know...

Oh my goodness, yes, this is an extremely stressful time for you, and it sounds like a stressful time for your little Bubba too. You get through it together. One step at a time. You get over one hurdle together, then the next. You are there for each other. This is for your home, both of...

I'm so sorry to hear of your baby girl @Sanctuary The most important thing is to take care of yourself. Ok, it sounds like your brother might be helping you already, if not can he? Can you get a storage unit temporarily to put the stuff in? You are doing this for both you and your baby kitty...

Hi, I'm back Ugh, bad backs are the worst. I usually take ibuprofen for mine, ask your doctor first. I thoughr you would get a kick out of this...One thing my mom used to do, which was hysterical, was she would put things in paper bags. "Oh no! Aunt So and So is coming over! Get a paper bag...

I've been fighting pneumonia, sorry it took me awhile to respond.

Wow @Sanctuary that's huge! I think why you are stressed is it took you hours! Don't be hard on yourself, that was huge, but stressful. Can you do just increments? I hour a day, so you don't stress? Did you feel the need because of the inspection coming up? I love the Fly Lady! She talks...

Hi @NaeNae75 :) First, I prayed for you and will be praying for you. Praying you'll have comfort and peace through your eye surgery. And praying for healing and steady hands that will be performing the work. About K, all I can say is...wow... I hope he is able to talk to you and express to you...

I get that...*sigh* Yes, ok, no vacuuming...and that's ok. We do what we can do. Baby steps, Kindergarteners take very small steps, do not stress and even day dream along the way. I am so sorry to hear of all your pain. You have been through so much and need to feel safe. With the pile of...

That's lovely :)

Is freecycle a donation type of thing? Do they pick up? Can you pick 5 things tomorrow to donate to them and call and donate them. Can you do 10? Can you do 5 a day for five days? One way I can trick myself is to vacuum. Sounds silly, but perhaps clean a patch of just 3 to 5 feet and then...

Maybe a handshake with your close friends? A handshake, look them in the eyes and smile. Now, they might get too excited and pull you in for a hug. This happens to me. If you are comfortable with that you can lean in. If it's too long, pull away and say, "ok, that's enough of that right...

Hidden walkway to the Thomas Kincade Gallery in Carmel by the Sea...I took this a couple of years ago.

Sorry, this was taken last year at this time

Carmel Beach at Carmel by the Sea

The bottom line is though, that you do need to take care of yourself, and even if there were reasonable explanations 2 things, you still might not want to be in a relationship with someone that has this type of toxicity around him.

I'm sorry to hear all of this. Two things, 1st I'm feverish and very sick and 2nd I'm a Pollyanna, but she seems like very bad news. Would you still consider listening to his side of the story? Not saying you should consider any toxic relationship, but you were friends for a long time. If he...

Hi @WinterCricket I'm not in the military so, don't be afraid to offer him M&M's. :) it's nothing to do with the military. :)

I get that texting may help you feel closer to him. Maybe when he's not so symptomatic you can ask him if it's ok to text him once in a while as it helps you feel connected.

I'm a sufferer, but not a vet. It might help a tiny bit, but it would depend on where my head was. But, unfortunately, I would have to say, it adds stress. You see, you are expecting something in return. You will say you are not, but you are. You're expecting a nod of recognition...and he...