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Reached a new low tonight

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ShambalaHambala · 10/05/2020 21:09

Single mum to 18 month old. Haven't seen my mum in 2 months. She loves round the corner. Trying to work from home and look after my son. He's teething and I'm just desperate for a break. He's going through a sleep regression and has gone from waking once a night to waking every 1-2 hours. I'm already on medication for anxiety and it's just getting worse. I'm exhausted. I need a hug, or an uninterrupted bath, or just to be able to eat without the fear in the back of my head that my son will wake up as soon as I pick up my fork. Boris' speech made me almost cry with frustration. AIBU to just be totatlly falling apart and terrified that I won't be able to see my mum for weeks and weeks? How can I distract myself? I can feel myself falling apart.

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missmouse101 · 11/05/2020 07:06

Is there no way his father could have him for a bit? Set up a regular timetable with him. Why do you have to do absolutely everything? (Sorry if I missed why, I couldn't see it mentioned.) It sounds absolutely hellish OP.

pickingdaisies · 11/05/2020 08:23

OP just read your update, I'm so sorry, what a tough situation. I think @Gumps had wise words about making it easier on yourself to get you through this. Is there anyone at the GP surgery you can video call? GP, nurse, health visitor who could give you medical help or practical ideas or support if you need it? At least, chat to your mum, don't put on too much of a brave face, let her be there for you from a distance. And she might have some ideas that will help you. Please reach out to someone in real life who might be able to help you Flowers

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