Hi, this is my first post on mumsnet but I have been lurking for a while and know it's full of brilliantly bright and savvy women who aren't afraid to be honest.
I have noticed that I have been low in energy and out of sorts recently- I put a lot of this down to increasing stress at work at the same time as my close friends having life issues, I have been unable to share my feelings with them as I know it would be unfair at the moment. (I am concious not to emotionally dump on them, I also like to meet up, have fun and provide a supportive ear in turn). I finally accepted that I would benefit from extra support and plucked up the courage a couple of days ago to access a telephone counsellor through my employer- it feels like I wasted my time.
The whole thing seemed to focus on signposting to other resources (I was very clear that I already eat healthily, exercise regularly, walk regularly, do pilates every week and am generally good at not working from home (a lot of my job can't be done outside of the area anyway). I also explained I was very used to distracting myself from stressful and worrying thoughts as part of my job. Everything they suggested was something that I already do.
I really just needed to talk to someone and feel listened to. Instead I felt like a tick box exercise that has been directed to an app. Although maybe I need to accept that I am being difficult and not engaging in the right way?
Anyway, I would love to hear any from those that can advise me how I can engage properly. I feel like I'm failing to get myself better. I just want to feel like me again. Thank you