Haven't been able to sleep for weeks.  My mind just won't stop when I try.
if you increase base pay it might solve the waiting problem...it takes a lot of time to get matched sometimes
Hi my name is Sarah, how are you today?
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Hi, Sarah. I am at my wits end. I feel like I am going crazy.
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Oh no! That sounds stressful. What's happening?
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I am stressed out about having to move and I just can't seem to calm down when it is time to sleep.
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Moving is such a stressful time. When do you move?
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I am moving in a month, but there is just so much to do before then.
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I see. What is your wind-down routine like in the evening, if you have one?
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I usually put my kids to bed and then try to relax for about an hour while I watch tv before I head to bed.
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Oh you're a parent AND you are moving, you have a lot on your plate!
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Yes, I am a homeschooling mother of two.
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Have you tried a warm bath before bed? that's helped me before. Meditation to still my mind before sleeping helps too. I've read that a small carb snack before bed, like a peice of toast, is supposed to help us fall asleep, I haven't tried it though
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A bath does sound really relaxing. I have tried some meditations.
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One thing I highly recommend is a podcast called "Tracks to Relax"
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Thanks, I will have to try that. Music does tend to calm me down. I don't know why I haven't tried that.
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It's guided sleep meditations, and his voice is incredibly soothing....works well for me on nights I can't naturally fall asleep. He leads you relaxing walks into the forest and such things, it's very peaceful
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I really appreciate that help, I will try it for sure. I think it will be easier to focus on a meditation with someone talking me through it
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Have you a partner sharing the childrearing?
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Yes, but he has already moved to our new house because he is working on floors and stuff to get it ready. So I have been alone to stew in my worries.
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Oh I see so right now you're the main "parent-er"? Do you have other family that could take the kids for a wekend so you can have a proper rest?
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Yes, I am. But, my children are not very stressful. I think they help more than anything. I have wonderful children. I think it is just the thoughts of moving to a new place and the actual 20 hour drive in a moving truck that is scaring me. I really appreciate your support today. It is helpful to talk it out. Your suggestions were also really good.
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You have wonderful children beccause they have been well parented by the sounds of it :)
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Thank you so much! You have a great day :)
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I hope your move goes smoothly....try to make sure you carve out time for YOU ...bye!
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Bye
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