Hi Panic1971,
As a fellow mom that's been literally "thrown" in the thick of things, I can relate to what you're saying! There have been many times I have used my vehicle as a mini therapy chamber. I would sit and breathe Deeply, and try to think calming thoughts. (I know it's hard when you have work, kid's schedules and all the other things in life like dinner, etc. rolling around up there in our brains.) I find it helpful approaching things logically.
This is the ONE thing I do for myself. I need to take care of myself, so I can take care of my family. That helps some. But taking one thing at a time helps too. Remember (you'll here this a lot here) it's all about baby steps. AND not beating yourself up if you have a set-back. <-- That one is IMPORTANT!
Instead of looking at the day as a lump of items. I tackle ONE at a time. And sometimes before I know it, I'm through. And if a dish or two doesn't get done? It'll be there tomorrow. I don't like messes so It's been hard for me. But, I'm learning to let go of some of the (lesser important) things and taking care of the things that need immediate attention. Even if it means reading my posts and doing my "homework" at midnight. LOL I hope you can get through the program. I've found it to be a Godsend. Good luck and I wish you the best.
Arteest
