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Asking for a hand hold today

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Octojelly · 23/04/2024 09:28

I'll start by saying I'm probably a bit too sensitive. Today I am lucky enough to be working from home after struggling out of bed and still not feeling quite awake. So far the only messages I've received are complaints that something isn't done yet and a criticism of something I worked hard on yesterday. I had granola and fruit for breakfast and then feeling pretty down about myself I've just have 2 slices of chocolate cake. This is becoming quite a regular pattern and I'm so tired of it. I've been for blood tests and nothing ever comes back. I'm feeling inadequate, overweight and exhausted. Can anyone recommend any changes or reassure me I can then this around?

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Whatatodo79 · 23/04/2024 12:20

Wfh is bad for some people. Try tomorrow going for a 20-30 min walk around the block in the morning before starting work. Fresh air, screen free time and movement are really good for a reset.

allaloneandlost · 23/04/2024 12:32

Hope you can be kind to yourself and find ways to have a routine around wfh. Agree with going for a walk or is there anything you enjoy that you could do after work?

LadyLolaRuben · 23/04/2024 12:57

I'm sorry you're feeling rubbish today. I find it easier to do things if I plan them the day before.

How about you plan "a good morning" or what a good day looks like. So maybe fruit breakfast, 20 minute walk and a shower by X time ready for work. Then build up from there to plan best possible days. How about a call to a work colleague you get on with or a friend at lunch times? Little milestones to get you through the day. Then build up from there

LadyLolaRuben · 24/04/2024 21:56

How are you OP?

Octojelly · 25/04/2024 15:43

Hey everyone. Thanks for the responses. I returned to the office yesterday and it was awful. I truly believe a lot of my issues would be easier to deal with if I worked part time. I'm trying my best to move more and eat better but all I feel when I get home is overwhelm and a desire to binge. It feels like such a vicious circle sometimes.

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