Ok, I have anxiety and depression… but it has nothing to do with “not enjoying what you used to enjoy” – because this is just what I NEED to do. My house is a mess. Things are not very organized (they are in piles at best) – except for most of the closets.

I have 4 kids ages 7, 6, 2 & 7 mths. I have a job chart for them in the morning in which they get dressed, make beds, feed pets & other basic things. My husband is not great at helping out consistently, but occasionally, he tries. When the kids get home, sometimes I have them do clean ups, but only when I get a little motivated.

My husband is fed up with the mess and my lack of motivation to do it (or keep up with it!) – and I agree. I’m fed up too. But, I just don’t see the benefits of cleaning if it will just be messed up by my kids & husband by the end of the day.

I also struggle with making dinner because my husband is ULTRA picky and my kids are just kids. So, I have a hubby that eats a little, then eats some bread or whatever an hour later, and kids that complain and say how horribly gross it is. I end up eating half of the dish because I feel sad I spent the time to make it for just myself in the end. So, I don’t cook very often at all.

Has anyone EVER experienced this? What did you do to get over it? I’m going to counseling/therapy for my anxiety, and when I start, I plan on telling the therapist about this also.

HELP!
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