Help!

Why is it so hard for many people to ask for help? I talk to lots of folks, especially women, who refuse to ask for help from anyone. They take on more and more responsibilties and tasks until they get sick or exhausted. The most common response is that they should be able to be superhuman and are shocked when they can't keep up the pace.

Most men will talk a lot about work and are focused on the demands there, but women will suffer with work and domestic issues in an effort to meet everyone's needs, on average. The problem with that is her needs are ignored, and there is a price to pay. When you don't draw the "line in the sand" about what you need to get done for yourself....there will be consequences, and they will be yours.

Good nutrition and exercise are often most easily ignored and show up directly on our bodies and effect our energy level, mental health and overall wellness. Will the extra time you need to keep those things in order really effect your family's every day flow? It might, but living with a healthier, happier mom/dad,husband/wife will outweigh the inconvenience, and who knows?...maybe they really can do their own laundry. Chris Spears-Bartunek, MS,LMHC