Am I allowed to sit and wallow in self-pity tonight?

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

I've just had one of those months where nothing's gone right. I'm just sort of teetering between sink or swim, one more thing, big or small could tip me right over.

Tomorrow I'll pull my big girl pants back up and crack on with things but for tonight can I just sit, have a little cry and feel sorry for myself.

[Savingforarainyday]

Yes, I'll join you...


What's gone on?

[FredaFrogspawn]

We all need a cry of despair sometimes. Be kind to yourself and remember, this is going to change at some point. It won’t be like this forever.

[colouringinpro]

yes. totally. im squishing in with you.

[cheeseislife8]

Totally. Sometimes it helps. I'm here too! I often find I can't put on my big girl pants til I've had a proper wallow, cry, tantrum, whatever is needed! You crack on

[Diy2019]

Yes.

We cant keep our brave faces on all the time and need to have a quiet cry.

Hope you are ok

[Charley1988]

I've been crying since at least 2014 (almost constantly)

You're in good company

[happytoday73]

Yes go ahead. As long as different tomorrow...
I did that yesterday after days of feeling tearful and on edge... It was needed. Its made me calmer.
Good luck... Hope gets better soon

[sweetkitty]

Squish up I’ll join you tonight, I’ve gone to bed early for a good cry.

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

Thanks kind MNers. Nothing earth shatteringly bad has happened but it's been a string of things and tonight I'm just done with it.

[PETRONELLAS]

You are definitely allowed. If you’re healthy try to cling to that.

[Wolfiefan]

Of course you can. Sometimes it’s really therapeutic. Hope tomorrow brings you something nice.

[fluckityfluckfluck]

I am exactly there. So tired of being that strong positive coping woman.

[RickOShay]

Room for a snotty one?
I can lend you a shoulder if you’d like one.

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

Thank you, you lovely vipers you. I don't really want to talk about what's been going on, I just need some sympathy and a virtual hand hold.

[ladygracie]

I did exactly that last night. Lots of sympathy from me. Hope things feel more manageable soon. 😊

[Elieza]

Get the ice cream out the freezer and the chocolate out the cupboard, the mumsnetters are coming round!

[happypotamus]

Yes, we can't keep going without sometimes taking a bit of time to allow ourselves to admit how we really feel. Hope it helps, and that things get better soon.

[Wolfiefan]

Ice cream is good. On evenings like this it must be eaten directly from the tub though. With a big spoon. It’s the LAW !!!

[Elieza]

Someone pass me the sauce please. Um, caramel this time thanks, anyone else for some on your ice cream.....

[Cakemadeoffruit]

Sometimes you have to cry, it's the bodies way of making way of making way for wine.

[Butterisbest]

Every body is allowed to have a bit of a wallow, and a little self pity party. It's good that you've come here because sometimes it really helps to communicate with someone, even if you don't know them.
We all need a bit of a cuddle every now and then. There's no shame in that.
Most of us are winging it as proper grown up people. Life is relentless and can be overwhelming! But this too shall pass.
🤲 here are a couple of hands to hold. I'm hoping that this isn't a really offensive emoji though.

[Butterisbest]

Like your LAW Wolfiefan

[Nunyabusiness]

I just ate four tunnocks tea cakes in an attempt to feed my soul, I hear you!

[Lackademic]

Virtual handhold from me. DS knocked over my last glass of wine before I'd even slurped any, I'm watching old episodes of TOWIE in my very recently ex boyfriend's hoodie, I'm drowning in work that I can't focus on, and I have stress acne. I've also binge eaten two packets of crisps, a chocolate spread sandwich, 7 babybels, and a Mars bar, all in the last hour and a half. Hope things get better for everyone soon. And if not, that you all have Mars bars and cheese nearby.

[saltandvinegararethebest]

This will cheer you up - B52s singing Our Lips are sealed. xx