frazzled – Mummy To Twins Plus One

Frazzled

Lately, I have felt frazzled. On edge, tired, annoyed, exhausted, overworked, too much to do, waiting for something to happen and then nothing does, upset, worried about money, worried full stop about everything, unable to do things I had planned, sad that I had to cancel plans that I was looking forward to and a lot of other things that I find I cannot name.

I think all these feelings have stemmed from the COVID Pandemic. As well lockdowns making sure that we are all stuck in a small house and the outcome means that there is no time for anything that I wish to do, or the space to do it, or the money to do it and when I might finally have time I am looking after kids and that means I cannot do my thing at all anyway, so I don’t bother. Yes, no time for me at all!

Sometimes I feel rather sad, miserable, and downright depressed. Sometimes I am feeling happy and upbeat, and then most of the time I am feeling downtrodden and ordinary.

I am getting up and doing what feels like five million jobs. I do a week’s work, and then do more work at night, to then have children argue with me about just helping around the house.

Normally I keep myself busy but for the last two years, I feel like I have been running a marathon non-stop and not getting a break.

Oh, what would I give for an all-expenses trip to a beach somewhere? On this beach, I would have a cocktail in my hand, and I would just be lying on the beach resting. Oh, there is that word, resting….

I have not had much of that lately. The good old downtime to rest. God knows when I have really rested. When I am resting, I am worrying about all the things that are yet to be done.

My weekends consist of being with kids and attempting to get a very messy house for the week ahead, and of course that comes with a tonne of clothes to wash, fold and ask that people put away, but they get added to the bedroom floor and then tossed around, thrown, and of course stomped on to then need washing again.

Geez…. Why can’t someone just do as I ask the first time!!!!!! Put the clothes away. Pick up the mess on the floor! C’mon you say, and all you get is yelling, moaning and doors being slammed in your face. So of course, you give up as all you wish to do is to rest and have a quiet house for a change, however that never happens.

Not sure if being frazzled is a medical term or a condition. Maybe it is a direct outcome of the COVID lockdowns and aftermath it has caused.

You might have thought that it is all getting better in the world. Well, I thought so too. However, my car was recently stolen, driven terribly that it was practically falling apart and then set on fire. Yes, burnt everything down to the ground. If it hadn’t been for the weeks of non-stop rain the stupid horrible beasts and dickheads that took my car could have caused another bushfire. Yes, it was dumped and set on fire in the middle of the national park…. not smart but these are the idiots that steal cars so I guess they don’t think about that type of thing.

I bought the car before the four-month lockdown and have hardly driven it. It seems rather sad but also very ironic, that it is now gone. I did think that I caused the lockdown with my car purchase.

I am still very miserable about the loss of my car. I miss it. My car gave me independence, it allowed me to do whatever I wanted, and now it is gone. I have been fortunate to have good insurance so now I need to find a replacement. I just now need to do all the research I did the first time with my car that is no longer here anymore. Currently, I do have an idea of what I want but it is a bit out of reach now, and yes, another thing to be annoyed about!

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Also, a new COVID variant making infections increase is not a good sign of what is to come. I do hope that we don’t have another lengthy lockdown. I could not handle work and home-schooling again. The only solution for this I believe is to lock things down again but personally, I don’t want that to happen either if we have too many more I wonder what the solution will be other than a lockdown?

Let’s just hope that we will still be able to travel in our state as the kids and I are really looking forward to visiting their Grandma and Grandad and also the beach. No offence to my in-laws but the kids, especially the youngest is hanging for the beach (they are excited to see their grandparents but the beach is the highlight at the moment) and I am right there with them. I think we need it after being cooped up not being able to travel.

My fix for feeling frazzled is a holiday (It would be nice to have a little holiday on my own as that would allow for less frazzle). A holiday where I can rest, not worry, just be and finally relax. However, this holiday is coming soon, it is still a while away yet and one that will be greatly welcomed.

I am sure I am not the only one feeling frazzled this year. Have you been feeling all mixed up lately? Is it a feeling of being frazzled and on edge? I feel like this year has just piled more terrible things on top of each other that you just shrug your shoulders and say, of course, yes it makes sense that would happen.

After I am done with work, I need to really focus on getting organised for Christmas. I have the gifts but need to wrap them and loads more to be all good to go for Christmas Day. I just want to be finally done for a bit and put my feet up for a bit longer than 5 minutes, I am sure you know what I mean.

So, as you can see 2021 has been a HUGE year, and I am sure you are in a similar situation. It would be nice to have a bit more luck in 2022 and for the car and holiday gods to smile on me in 2022.

I’ve now put my out of office on and I am officially on holiday! Let the relaxing begin.

Let me know how you are going? Have you been feeling frazzled too?

Combating Stress and Anxiety with Caruso’s

Lately I’ve felt frazzled.

I’ve not been able to pinpoint why this is, but feel that it might be due to having too much to do, and little time to do everything.

I suppose three kids don’t help with this feeling of frazzledness. It could also be that I have motherhood stress or otherwise known as being constantly overwhelmed.

Mothers never get breaks, mums do everything and also seem to be the last on any list. Sad but true.

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Some things I am doing to overcome feeling stressed out:

Make sure I keep up with my vitamins. Caruso’s Natural Health have wonderful products to help you look and feel amazing. If you are feeling down it could be as simple as you need more vitamin D or B. Even though we live in a country that gets a lot of sunshine many don’t get enough of vitamin D. Or you could need an herbal supplement like Caruso’s Anxiety Aid or Caruso’s Rhodiola to help you reduce nervous tension and stress.
Get some exercise – I really want to do more but at the moment a walk is just what I need.
Meditate – Calm down and just have some time alone. Sitting in silence is great when you have a crazy house full with three kids.
Watch a favourite tv show when kids are at school and care. This way I can finally hear the show and not pause it a million times due to being interrupted.
Get more sleep – I am always feeling tired and exhausted. More rest is ideal and sleep is one thing that is high on my to do list. You cannot function properly if you don’t get enough sleep, you end up grumpy, frustrated and annoyed.
Make a date with friends – A simple catch up with some mates always makes you feel better. You can have a chat, feel better and have some much needed adult conversation. It is hard as a busy mum, but try and book in these times and you will thank yourself for it.

Taking my vitamins for the day - they are helping me feel better. — Taking my vitamins for the day – they are helping me feel better.

Some things I am doing to overcome feeling stressed out:

Make sure I keep up with my vitamins. Caruso’s Natural Health have wonderful products to help you look and feel amazing. If you are feeling down it could be as simple as you need more vitamin D or B. Even though we live in a country that gets a lot of sunshine many don’t get enough of vitamin D. Or you could need an herbal supplement like Caruso’s Anxiety Aid or Caruso’s Rhodiola to help you reduce nervous tension and stress.
Get some exercise – I really want to do more but at the moment a walk is just what I need.
Meditate – Calm down and just have some time alone. Sitting in silence is great when you have a crazy house full with three kids.
Watch a favourite tv show when kids are at school and care. This way I can finally hear the show and not pause it a million times due to being interrupted.
Get more sleep – I am always feeling tired and exhausted. More rest is ideal and sleep is one thing that is high on my to do list. You cannot function properly if you don’t get enough sleep, you end up grumpy, frustrated and annoyed.
Make a date with friends – A simple catch up with some mates always makes you feel better. You can have a chat, feel better and have some much-needed adult conversation. It is hard as a busy mum, but try and book in these times and you will thank yourself for it.

More About Caruso’s Natural Health

Caruso’s Natural Health is an Australian, family owned company founded by Frank Caruso, supplying complementary medicines (vitamin, mineral & herbal supplements) and natural foods
Range is available in over 3,000 pharmacies and health food stores throughout Australia.

Frank’s philosophy is simple; “Make time for good health and you’ll always have enough health for a good time!”

I love Frank’s health philosophy, as a mum to young kids, I aim to be as healthy as possible. I want to be active, productive and healthy for as long as possible.

If you invest in your health now, it will help you in the years to come.

Caruso’s Natural Health have great products to help if you are feeling stressed out.

• Anxiety Aid – “Caruso’s Anxiety Aid has been formulated to help ease the symptoms associated with mild anxiety, stress and nervous tension.” It is an herbal supplement that has helped me feel calmer and having less nervous energy.

• Brahmi 9000 – Brahmi can help in maintaining healthy brain function, also helps with memory, concentration, focus and learning. Perfect for the working mum.

• Rhodiola – This supplement may help your body with the everyday stress of life. It supports your bodies adrenal gland function, which means that it supports the body’s coping mechanisms and ability to deal with stress and nervous tension.

Brahmi 9000 from Caruso’s Natural Health — Caruso’s Natural Health

The wonderful pack that I was sent from Caruso’s Natural Health. Thanks, so much the new products are really helping.

This is the pack of herbal supplements that Caruso’s Natural Health sent me. Just what I needed.

When I am stressed my body hurts.

I suffer from severe tension headaches, I end up with a sore jaw, head, neck and more.

The pain is intense and during these periods I don’t get a lot done.

The housework suffers, my work suffers and all I really want to do is to sleep and be left alone.

I struggle to keep my eyes open due to the intense headaches and feel so exhausted.

The supplements that I received from Caruso’s Natural Health have made me feel calmer very quickly. I was not sure how long it would take for me to feel any difference, but I believe it was noticeable after about a week.

Caruso’s Natural Health sent me Anxiety Aid, Brahmi 9000, Women's Supplement and Rhodiola. — Caruso’s Natural Health sent me Anxiety Aid, Brahmi 9000, Women’s Supplement and Rhodiola.

I feel less stressed and my body is slowly on the mend regarding the tension headaches.

Did you know?

You can speak to a Naturopath for free at Caruso’s.

The Caruso’s Naturopath’s are available from 9am – 5pm Sydney time

PH: 1300 304 480 Or you can send them an email via the online form.

It’s a great free service if you have any questions about the Caruso’s products.

If you don’t look after you, you cannot look after others. Simple really, but something that us mums often forget.

Stress and Anxiety its nothing to be worried or upset about, everybody experiences it in some form.

Time for you is important. If you need help you should make sure to ask your partner to give you a break.

The Caruso’s herbal range is a great way to calm your system down in stressful times. Make sure you also integrate some self-care, great food and plenty of rest (well as much as you can if you are busy mum).

Disclaimer: I was sent a pack of Caruso’s Natural Health new herbal range to help with anxiety and stress. Showcasing these new products, I hope gives you some solutions to help you feel less stressed and happier.

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