Has anyone got a spare smile?

[anotherday4]

I don't know what's up with me today, or why I'm even posting this but I'm feeling very low.... days of anxiety led up to a bad anxiety attack last night left my chest pounding and I feel over whelmed.

Just a hand hold would be nice I really miss the old me

I’m sorry your feeling like this Op, what do you normally do when this happens? I find a long walk usually helps & keeping busy x

Have you got strategies for when you feel like this?

Can you find something else to keep your mind busy?

You can have one of mine

Thankyou 😌

And when I'm feeling like this my home is my comfort, if that makes sense ?
I have 2 under 2 and I know I wish I was the mum who took them to the park everyday and did mum things but it's a struggle!

A lot has happened in a year and I don't think my heart can take anymore. My anxiety is effecting me in a way I thought I had left behind years ago.. but no like the arsehole anxiety is it's back worse then I can imagine

I just want to hide away in bed (which I can't )

😊 have one from me too!
I challenge you to put some music on, quite loud!

Mine must be around somewhere...if you can find it you’re welcome to borrow it!

I suspect I might find it at the lake later. I’m going to go there for a walk while we have some sunshine! I’ll meet lots of dogs and feel better for it.

What I want to do is hide in bed with coffee/tea & chocolate, but I know that’ll make me feel worse

I’ve just put some washing in & I’m watching the rugby, but after that I’m going OUT

Putting the little ones in warm clothes and going out might make you feel a bit better? It doesn’t have to be far, but they do love getting out & then I find they’re ‘easier’ later on. You might even pick up some autumn leaves you can stick on some paper this afternoon?!

Anywhere you could walk to fir a nice hot chocolate?

I know it’s hard to go out when you feel like this and home feels ‘safe & comforting’ but if you push yourself into going out you’ll feel better for it.

If I had one I would happily lend it to you! Have you seen a Dr about your anxiety? Sorry, know that is probably a stupid question.

I have severe anxiety and depression. I am also severely disabled (been in a wheelchair for the last year) and this has only made getting out harder and harder. I know the feeling of wanting to stay at home. I never leave mine, in fact last time I left was 2 weeks ago and that was only to go to the hospital.

I am lucky in the sense that my dm takes my 2 dc (4,8) out every weekend and once a week so I don’t feel too guilty about not taking them out. I have just actually ordered myself a light box so I can start actually getting the effect of sunshine. I know it makes me feel better but I can’t leave the house alone and plus I don’t want to.

I hope things improve for us both

A smile from Tasmania too! 😀😀

The hour gained for everyone was an hour lost for all us mums today ! Mum life is hard I feel
Guilty every day and that feeds my state of mind :(

I have some pumpkins that we are going to carve later on.. I have off too which means I can't relax until everything is tidy and it's bloody draining for the most part! Oldest is back to school tomorrow so I've got his things to get together and that will keep my busy also.

Aw I'm sorry your feeling low I'm sending you a hug I know I have one of them.. morning feels better then a warm hug

Sorry everyone I'm just having a down day not unusual but today I opening up would make me feel better.

I spoke to my doctor when I had my baby last year and I was put on tablets but stupidly came off as I "felt" better. I was diognosed with PND and it's only got worse x
My poor kids :( I'm either really happy or extremely low and shouty and bossy awful when they are asleep x

OCD* not off

Sorry for the spelling, I have 2 appointments (worrying) next week and il speak to them about my feelings too

Is the baby’s Dad not in the scene? (Or the eldest’s)

It sounds like going back on the tablets might help. Take whatever help you can get.

I hope the appointments go well next week.

I know exactly how you feel. 2.5yo is bloomin hard work, but so smart and funny! 6mo is adorable, but hard work. I am so very lucky after a long time ttc to have them, but have a hard time seeing it most days, due to pnd and anxiety. My hv is fantastic tho and you can get through it. My favourite smiles of the day are my small people's when they first see me in the morning. That total love makes the whole day worth it. To your babies, you are the best thing ever. Don't forget that.

I have found going back on medication and regular hv visits has helped immensely.

Oh yes dads on scene, he's very supportive and does a lot but also works a lot xx

And I love being a mum they are funny and make me smile but it's my anxiety which is making me struggle if that makes sense ?