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@hevykevy

I can say with a great deal of confidence, stress is not your best friend, and it sounds like you are up to your ears in it. I just replaced a patio door in our house and what should have been an afternoon project took 3 days. I just couldn't get it to square up properly. My dizziness returned for the duration of that project. Not a good thing when you are on your knees then up a ladder. It's gone now, the door is done with the exception of some paint touchup.
If I have any advice it would be trim down your to-do list to the necessities for the time being. Get done what you can so you can cross them off. Make sure you are taking care of yourself!!! Get plenty of rest and do something regularly that brings you joy.

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Thanks for the advice, hevykevy. I try to do what you suggest every day. I think I get tunnel vision, and convince myself I need to finish things in one go, then beat myself up ( which is tiring in itself as I’m a pretty poor fighter) when I can’t. However, I can at times catch myself before that happens. Got a new iPhone and was struggling with a couple of problems at one time. Thank gods and goddesses that I opted for the assistance program. Was chatting with a tech and (he/she) was very patient and helped me a great deal. I was weary after getting one problem solved, so my ticket was left open for 48 hours. I talked to someone yesterday who was very impatient and brusque with me. I panicked after I thought I understood what they were saying and left the chat.
On a lighter note, I got myself a paint by numbers set depicting Frida Kahlo and I get to paint outside the lines! My hands twitch unexpectedly. Also got a book with a ton of puzzles in it and have enjoyed using that.