Comments on: 10 Steps For Coping with Overstimulation as a Mom https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom/ Validating, Inspiring & Empowering Moms with Hard Conversation & Humor Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:51:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jamie https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom/#comment-1729 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:51:45 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=2074#comment-1729 Definitely needed this today! I have 5 kids and just reading this gives me hope to keep on going and learning ways to cope daily. And most of all not feel CRAZY for feeling like I am. Thank you! God bless you!

]]> By: Sonia-Maria https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom/#comment-1464 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:21:45 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=2074#comment-1464 The “touch” breaks stirred up something in me. For months … no… for years, I have been made to feel like a bad wife for not wanting to be touched by my husband after long days spent with our kids (4, 5, 6) because they demand so much of me when they are all home from school … No more guilt! I will talk about this with my husband in the hopes that he understands why I may not want to be touched.
Thank you for being so honest about motherhood and so vulnerable. You have been a blessing to me. So glad I found you!

]]> By: Luana https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom/#comment-1236 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:10:04 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=2074#comment-1236 Hey Libby,

Safe to say I’m on the same boat since I’m reading this when needed most. What I particularly loved about your blog was how you eased the guilt of certain actions, acknowledging that not everyone has a partner, family/ friends around to help.

I grew up watching cartoons and animated shows as a kid, so it’s probably not a sin to let my child do so either; especially when I feel I’m overdue some ME time or feel incredibly touched out. To ease the guilt of screen time and create a balance, I try to take my son for walks, to the park, swimming, even holidays abroad because they’re things we can BOTH enjoy.

Never thought I could be touched out but my son wouldn’t stop walking to me and grabbing me, and that got irritating FAST, usually it’s cute but I was trying to make dinner and the tv was on, kitchen is small as it is *sigh* yeah, then I’d look at his cute innocent face and think “he just loves his momma” but I also thought ok but stop touching me, just for a bit PLEASE!

I’ve tried ordering noise cancelling earphones, they’re useless because I can still hear the outside world. Music and crying just makes me further stimulated because now it’s just extra noise.

Scheduling quiet time, I’ve never appreciated quiet time more. However, my quiet time is not until 19:00/ 20:00 maybe sometimes later, which then means I’m going to bed late, waking up with the baby’s attention call early morning and being irritated that I didn’t get much sleep because I wanted quiet/me time last night. I’ve considered waking up earlier than the baby but that’d be around 05:00 am whilst it’s still dark outside, zero energy to do anything and I’d wake up thinking I want to sleep whilst he’s still asleep.

All in all, I’m glad realistic advice has been given which applies to ALL mums: Single, Partnered, Supported, unsupported. Whenever I speak to someone about lack of support and overwhelm, the FAQ is “don’t you have friends or family? Mum friends?” I’m not leaving my child with a stranger just because she looks after a child herself and if I had family and friend support, I wouldn’t be in this situation in the first place, stressed, overstimulated and overwhelmed.

]]> By: best power nap https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom/#comment-1215 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 06:50:40 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=2074#comment-1215 Your 10 steps for coping with overstimulation resonate with many moms facing the challenges of parenting. The honesty and practical advice you share create a sense of solidarity and encouragement. A valuable resource for moms navigating overwhelming moments.

]]> By: J https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom/#comment-921 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:31:12 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=2074#comment-921 Thank you for putting this out into the world. Three years later and it is still helping people. I never imagined I would ever have to deal with this disorder as an adult with 2 already. And now we have three children and the overload is overpowering at times. It has been a struggle. You don’t hear about it in everyday conversation. And your ability to put your story out there is inspiring. Thank you

]]> By: Chanelle https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom/#comment-817 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:15:23 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=2074#comment-817 OMFG………. this is me. My kids scream, yell, cry, always eating, in my face, co-sleep, just always there….. I suffer with depression, anxiety, ptsd……. and I have to cover my ears and scream back at my kids when they’re being waaaayyyy too loud!! I cry at them to stop and be quiet etc, I get frustrated and agitated fast. But it has only been within the last 1.5years I have noticed this about myself. My oldest is 15, my youngest is 2.5. My 12 year old lives with my mum (pnd asked her for help), and then my 5year old is so full on, my youngest is his double in everything. I will be making an appt at the doctor next week, as I am really going to try the Journaling buzz. Thank you so much, I really thought I didn’t love my kids and was ready to walk out.

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