Do I have to work out? I just want to cry in the bath

AmsterdamMa*am · October 2010

How is everyone doing?

I am exhausted and just want to get in the bath and have a good cry. Instead I feel like I need to do my 3 mile loop so I can stay healthy.

Also, my brother got out of the mental hospital today and they are not sentencing him to medication like my family had hoped. He has been tricking doctors for so long, I can't believe they are so stupid. How can he hide his psychosis so easily? I am considering not talking to him for a long time, I feel like I can't go through this any more and it is only a matter of time before he succeeds at killing himself.

Thats a little me update. And everyday I am so happy to still be pregnant.

Nani0710 · October 2010

I run two in the Army and it's tough. If you do not have to take a rest. I've been told in the past "making a baby is hard work" and u deserve rest.

nirern626 · October 2010

Girl, give yourself a break! If you can't get it up for a run today, you'll do it tomorrow. As for your brother, I remember the post. Sorry to hear he's not getting the help he needs. I went through something somewhat similar with my father. He's an addict, and there came a point where him being in my life was doing way more damage than good. I cut him out a long time ago and have been happier and emotionally healthier. No one can decide how you should handle your situation but you. Hope things get better for you. Keep us updated.

Melissa2216 · October 2010

I'm sorry things didn't work out the way you had hoped with your brother. I've been thinking about you.

You need to do what's best for you--whether that means taking time away from toxic family members or taking a bubble bath instead of exercising. Take this time to care for yourself before your little one gets here!

Becky262 · October 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. We're struggling with mental illness in DH's parents (especially his mom). Makes me sick to just watch her throw her and FIL's life away. But try to come to peace that you've done everything you can to help him. Taking a break from the relationship can be a good thing. Sometimes you need to step back to protect and heal yourself.

Do you run! You don't have to do all 3 miles (I always make a deal with myself that if I finish a mile and still don't feel like running, I can stop. Usually just getting out of the house is the hardest part.) Running is a great way to do some thinking and clear your head. And very rarely do I get back from a run and not feel better than when I started

Hugs!

M&M227 · October 2010

I've been trying to keep my same workout routine, but have definitely toned it down because I'm exhausted. Yesterday we had things to do after dinner so I skipped the gym.

blueberries8 · October 2010

I am sorry to hear the bad update on your brother:-/ I also am having a very difficult time motivating myself to exercise--even to take walks. I just want to take a nap every 5 minutes. I hope you start feeling a little bit better soon and I hope that the situation with your brother improves one way or the other.

Pockety · October 2010

If you don't feel like running 3 miles, how does a walk sound? It's not as strenuous, but I always tend to feel better after I just get moving for a bit.

I didn't work out much pre-pregnancy in the last year or so, though I used to run a bit. Now I'm telling myself that I can walk on the treadmill, but at an incline, and that counts as good exercise. It does get my heart rate up a bit, but doesn't feel as hard to motivate myself to do it. My alternate is walking outside, but the weather hasn't been awesome the past few days.

And if you're working out 3-4 times a week, you can definitely take a break the other days.

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