To lock myself in the bathroom from my toddler

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I'm so drained. I'm on my own. DS has been up and down for 2 weeks with illnesses, but overall, he's just cried. He just cries and whinges 24/7, cries to be carried so I can't do anything, screams through the night so I don't sleep. My only escape is when I go to work. I've lost all of my mothering patience, I can't figure out what's wrong with him, I've actually had to lock myself in the bathroom for 5 minutes at a time this morning because I'm just getting so overwhelmed with the constant crying.

💐 how old is your ds? It's so hard sometimes when they are poorly or just not themselves. Can you and your Ds go out? Sometimes just a walk to the shops or a cafe or anywhere can help settle them and give them something else to concentrate on other than driving you mad!

Yanbu, its exhausting.
Do you have any support?
What kind of crying is it, grizzly, or in pain? Can he be distracted?

What kind of illness op? Have you spoken to a gp?

Yanbu. We've all been there.

If he's under the weather is he getting enough regular calpol? How are his poos?

If he's screaming all night he's probably exhausted, would he have a nap?

No yanbu. Far better to take a breather when you’re at tipping point, then getting more and more wound up. I’ve been there many a time, it’s horrendous. I’d go out for a walk or something. If it sounds like a pain cry then take him to the doctor’s just to rule anything out.

Been there, done that. A lot.

I sympathise OP. Take him to the docs and see if he's in pain. Give him regular calpol or nurofen and see if it makes a difference. Could he be teething?
Have you got anyone who could take him for a few hours? Xx

Have you had him checked over by the gp? The last few teeth are a mare to come through and a few of my friends experienced the same. Ibuprofen is much better than calpol for tooth pain.

If he’s just grizzly and you’ve ruled out everything else is he a bit cabin fevered? Do you have a garden or even a short walk round by your house. Go look at stones n shit - the little monsters love that stuff. Even if he cry’s and whinges at least he’s getting some fresh air. Staying close to home means it’s short for you too.