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What has been your low point today/this week?

113 replies

MrsJonesAndMe · 13/02/2020 20:29

I have a cold because germs are the only thing small children share freely Hmm
a sore back/hips because I thought I'd be clever and go on the trampolines with the kids at the weekend and lifting said small children in and out of car/pushchair/high chairs
my period

but the cherry on the cake was sitting down with DS at bed time and bashed my head not once but twice (either side). I did cry into my Lemsip at that point Blush

Anyone want to share theirs?

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nicknamehelp · 14/02/2020 15:21

My dd having a Hickman line fitted for chemo

namechangenumber2 · 14/02/2020 15:28

Oh @nicknamehelp , so sorry to hear that Sad. My DS had chemo when he was 6 if you wanted to talk about it xx

madcatladyforever · 14/02/2020 15:33

The removal men smashing my antiques and furniture because they couldn't be bothered to do it properly. No I have to waste my weekend making a claim for irreplaceable items.
The internet provider fucking up my internet that I ordered over two months ago to be active for a specific date so that I can work from home.
Losing my car keys for three days.
Being electrocuted and having to go to A&E for burns after the seller decided to do DIY electrics and leaving the kitchen sink live.
Paying £500 to have the electrics made safe again.
Ringing numerous call centres andf tearing my hair out due to the above.
Hopefully that will be enough for one week.
Wasting a weeks holiday on the above.

madcatladyforever · 14/02/2020 15:35

My dd having a Hickman line fitted for chemo

Oh bless her I hope she will be ok, it's scary for a little girl and her mum to go through that Flowers

TiddlestheCat · 14/02/2020 15:59

Taking my dog to the vets to have his anal glands squeezed.

IggyAce · 14/02/2020 16:23

I work at my dcs school and one parent thought it was appropriate to confront me in the play ground and make accusations before speaking and checking her child story with the school. I’ve also discovered that she has posted it on fb and has identified me by using dcs name. It’s in the hands of the head.

TwoZeroTwoZero · 14/02/2020 16:37

Having to turn down a full week's work (£600 down the pan) because I felt so awful with a sore throat that caused a high fever and crushing headache.

LaneBoy · 14/02/2020 16:41

Got completely overwhelmed by everything and self harmed worse than I have done in 14 years. No particular trigger just things are quite tricky at the moment (health etc) but it was a bit scary. That does seem to have been a turning point though as it’s not been so bad the rest of the week and I did open up to a professional about it.

Thanks to all x

buttonmoonb4tea · 14/02/2020 17:14

@Franklymydearidontgiveadam make a claim for new style job seekers allowance. It's contribution based and should see you through. Also you may be entitled to Universal Credit

Gilead · 14/02/2020 18:53

I’ve got shingles.

wapbapboo · 14/02/2020 19:28

Having to work this weekend. Now in fact.

Ormally · 14/02/2020 19:34

Sorry for the people who have lost relatives and friends.
I should be on the way back north right now to be able to see my friend who I would love to catch up with (bereaved before Christmas). Storm forecast of 3 day disruption has made us drop the plan at the very last minute due to the return day, so I am now emailing and messaging and feeling like a crap person. There's never any time to turn these plans around smoothly.

Dancingandthedreaming · 14/02/2020 19:39

Big hugs to lots of you. Our disaster was a bathroom leak causing kitchen ceiling to come down. Previous owner very keen on inept diy. Old fashioned plaster might contain aspestos so insurance co have banned us from the room (problematic, rather open plan). It's half term and I can't cook or be in most of my house. Gah. But this is so trivial compared to the sad things happening to others.

L1appelDuVide · 14/02/2020 19:48

We have a lovely valentines evening planned that I’ve been looking forward to all week.

I’m currently sat in the bath with raging cystitis and pissing blood. DH has put a shirt on and everything. When should I break the news that our romantic night in may not be that romantic after all...?

Anurulz · 14/02/2020 19:51

Going back to work next week after 6 months mat leave. Hubster working away from home and is so busy that I have not had a break past 3 weeks. I do have help, from my mom in law staying with me, not meaning to sound ungrateful. But it's just getting very overwhelming since she is not well versed with the household stuff, like the Hoover, washing machine etc, being from another country. Had sis in law and family over last weekend, who honestly treat the baby like a loved toy. Cant get him to sleep half the times. Have a dissertation to submit in 4 months. Oh, and since I go back to work part time, have no idea whether I can have any savings at all, considering my bills have shot up since the baby. Mom in law goes back home next week, mom coming the week after. I love that I have such a supportive family, but I wish I was raising my child with my husband, not his and my mothers.

Anurulz · 14/02/2020 19:54

I realise reading the previous posts, that everyone has much more significant issues and I should stop having my pity party and deal with everything without sulking.

L1appelDuVide · 14/02/2020 20:05

No you shouldn’t @Anurulz. There’s always going to be a bigger, more significant problem than whatever yours is but they way you feel right now is big and significant to you right now and That’s important too Flowers

Anurulz · 14/02/2020 20:11

@L1appelDuVide thank you so much. It means a lot to me..

StopChelping · 14/02/2020 20:25

Learning that despite many promises, and much paying off of final demands/rent/buying a car for him to get to work etc etc, he still can’t manage his money.

His card was refused today when we went food shopping. Now sat in total darkness because his electricity has run out.

Not sure how much more I can take. He’s done such a good job of breaking me down I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to get back up.

But like my mum always told me, there’s always someone else worse off. I’m very fortunate to just have me to worry about.

Much love to those who are struggling this week.

StopChelping · 14/02/2020 20:33

anurulz I echo what L1appel said. It matters just as much. You are not having a pity party. You
are struggling. Pain is pain, no matter the cause.

I’m pissed off at myself because I could stop my pain pretty much instantly if I could rustle up a pair of balls.

gelert5619 · 14/02/2020 20:33

Now, my bipolar hb had a meltdown earlier and is still upstairs. I'm due to return to work monday, nurse, after being off work 8/52 with long term lung problem. Fearful, I may need to retire, over retirement age but love my job and colleagues. I know others have things far more difficult than me but am just weary. Thanks you lovely women.

Original poster
MrsJonesAndMe · 14/02/2020 21:00

Thinking of you all, especially @nicknamehelp and your little one

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AmazingGreats · 14/02/2020 21:23

The highlight of my week has been Lemsip so that tells you the week I've had.
My low point was scoffing 3 family size chocolate bars even though I'm meant to be on a diet. I didn't enjoy one tiny morsel. I'm trying not to kick myself for it though, I was ill and it was there

TheGreatWave · 14/02/2020 22:29

Sorry to those who have a tough week Flowers

I have been feeling rather flat this week. Had to spend £££ on parking for my hospital appointment, that took much longer than it ever should have because they messed up and I was forgotten. This then meant that there wasn't enough time for dh and I to get lunch together as we had another appointment to get to.

And that appointment (with children's services) was yet again being told that there was no help available because he (ds) has an autism diagnosis. Again we were told to go to the local autism charity, despite us telling them they cannot help us. (I since found out that if we lived less than 1 mile away as the crow flies we would be able to access appropriate help - but it is a different authority and health authority) I have sent a complaint to them and CAMHS as both have dumped us due to the autism diagnosis. Yet I still have a 12 year old who is angry and spends his time swearing at us, abusing his little sister or telling her he wishes she was dead.

Other things are all minor but just piling on top of me.

Echobelly · 14/02/2020 22:31

Husband crying in bed last night as he's so upset and angry at the messed up relationship his parents have caused between him and them. He doesn't want to talk to them or see them, but one of our kids has a major life celebration coming up and he doesn't know what to do about their involvement Sad

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