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Tips for carrying on when you don't want to anymore?

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smallspecklargesky · 18/02/2022 13:49

I am utterly wretchedly unhappy. I don't really like anything about my life or even myself anymore. I can find things to do that make me feel happier whilst I do them, but my underlying life is, well, awful. I only really carry on as I have kids. But they are young, I am not, and the thought of carrying on like this for years to come is unbearable. I've spent years trying to improve things but I think I have reached the end of the line in that. I just don't have much capacity to change things - or the things I can are too small to make an impact.

So are there any tips from anyone who has found a way to just keep going in a life they don't like or want?

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DawnMumsnet · 18/02/2022 15:43

Hi smallspecklargesky,

We're so sorry you're feeling this low.

We can see you're already getting some good advice and support from other Mumsnetters, but we just wanted to add some links to organisations which might be able to give you some extra help.

Here's a link to Mind's webpage about Coping with the everyday challenges of parenting. Here too is their page on How to improve your mental wellbeing.

Please also take a look at the information and support that's offered by a charity called Gingerbread. We know it's helped lots of Mumsnetters in the past.

If you're feeling very low and need to talk to someone, please contact the Samaritans by calling 116 123, or by emailing [email protected]. You can also ask for help by texting 'SHOUT' to 85258 - Shout's trained volunteers will be able to give you some support - giveusashout.org.

We really hope that things start feeling a bit less bleak for you soon.

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