50 years old and two years into menopause.
Chronic illness which could ramp up atcany time and eventually be life limiting. I ‘look’ fine though.
Chronic fatigue from the above plus hypothyroidism and unexplained ongoing B12 deficiency.
Two teenagers, one with high functioning ASD (academically gifted but complex personality) and younger teen has ADHD poor mental health, explosive and just swears at me daily. Both have v specific food requirements’ which I find increasingly impossible to navigate logistically and manage financially. Both under private therapy costing £££.
Husband with a big job, good man but has his own issues with MH ( likely undiagnosed neurodiversity) any dip in my mood seems to affect him massively which in turn exacerbates my bottling things up.
5 pets, one v expensive ( horse).
Professional job , healthcare which is emotionally draining but thankfully part time. Studying part time.
Thing thats tipped me over the edge is now a much loved elderly relative has had a crisis and been admitted to a care home, its not going well and I’m worrying constantly.
don’t know why I’m posting really, just needed to get it all out.