My mom suffered a fire accident and she's in the icu right now. She's stable but recovery will take a lot of time and I hope she recovers soon. I'm not able to manage on my own. I want to loose weight but I'm not able to. I don't have a job I'm pursuing master's rn but i want a side hustle. But idk how to manage my studies and now that mom isn't at home i gotta take care of stuff at home as well. I just feel so lonely and like no one understands me.

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Anonymous Practitioner · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry about your mother. Whatever you're feeling right now, all this stress, tension and pressure, is probably coming from the anxiety you're experiencing, okay?

So, whatever you're doing right now, just pause for a moment and relax. Listen to this carefully. You don't have to figure everything out right now. Losing weight, pursuing a job or getting a degree – none of that is important at the moment. What matters right now is your mental health.

So, first of all, take a deep breath and relax. Stop putting so much pressure on yourself. Your mom will be okay. And please, don't rush things. There's no urgency to get everything done at once.

Take care of your home and your family for the next few days. Give yourself some time to rest and clear your mind. Then, take one small step at a time.

This is not a race. Nobody is competing with you, and there's no need to constantly pressure yourself.

Live your life the same way you would read a book if you knew you'd only ever get to read it once in your lifetime. Take your time with every page. You don't have to rush to the ending.