Depression
Lately, I've been getting hit by small bouts of depression and I don't know why. It's like an overwhelming feeling. This time it was when I had way too much to do. I just didn't want to do anything. I had about 5 loads of laundry to fold and put away and I just looked at it and almost cried. I go to work, come home and do more work. Then my wife wants to play with me while I have more work to do. Don't get me wrong; I love my wife and love playing with her, but sometimes, work needs to come first. Then, I'm torn in all sorts of directions by my kids.
I think my depression may be in part because I'm the only male of a family of 5 (Houdini doesn't count because he's a Hamster). I didn't make matters better when I protested against myself by refusing to put the laundry away. Eventually, I did, and it made me feel better. I now have 5 loads of laundry to wash again and put away. And the cycle begins again. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm bipolar.