Hey all! just another question for you to
ponder....
I have ocd and Tourettes syndrome (just
some background), undiagnosed add (no meds
yet), and restless leg syndrome (related
to my TS). I have always had this
*situation* but lately it is getting
worse...here it is-
I come home from work and my kids bombard
me with questions, I want food, she hit
me, blah, blah. At the same time I am
trying to focus on each child, listen to
my wife, and close out my work day. I get
this "overload" of noises or information
and I just shut down. I completely quit
life for the moment. I lean on the counter
unable to process any information for
about 10 mins. I get partial thoughts
going but it all gets intertwined and
overloads me. If the tv is on while this
is happeneing it adds to the overload.
Even when it is quiet, if the tv is loud I
get very frustrated. Its almost like
outside distractions *arc* the wires in my
head and short circuit my brain. It (quite
often) results in an angry outburst toward
everyone and occasionnally it makes me
want to leave the situation (but I never
do). I think it is a.d.d related but I'm
not sure. It is as if I can feel anger
building and just want to stop the noise.
I remember when my kids were babies and
they would cry (like kids do) at 2 a.m.
non-stop- I wanted to shake or smother
them so I could have peace. I never did
anything like that to them but it disturbs
me that the thought was there. I am a
smart person and know my boundries, but
this overload can sometimes be too much.
Any ideas?
P.S. I would ask my wife for help with the
kids when I was frustrated. I have never
hurt my kids so please don't think that.
The thoughts disturbed me enough to ask
for help.
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Akkette
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 50 Location: Australia
Posted: 04-17-07 09:25am
It sounds like you need some alone time to
catch your breath. Is it possible to go
for a run/jog for 20min-30min a day (or do
something you enjoy). Knowing that you
will have some time by yourself might help
you cope a little better. You could even
do it once the kids are in bed.