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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To ask what your biggest problem in life is at the moment?

765 replies

Biggybigbiggles · 06/04/2024 17:04

Just that really... mine is that I feel frumpy and ugly. Having always been tiny, I've gotten to 30 and I suddenly just feel disgusted with what I see any time someone takes a photo of me.

If you could click your fingers and remove a problem you have, what would it be?

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Rachie1973 · 10/04/2024 20:58

DH has Multiple Myeloma, the chemo doesn’t seem to be helping and he is still bed bound. Spiked a temp and inability to urinate today so blue lighted to hospital. Can’t go with him as 3 and 4 year olds on Easter Holidays and no alternative childcare.

2 hours later 3 year olds temp shot up, so looks like we have a shitty virus hitting us.

Biggybigbiggles · 10/04/2024 21:47

valensiwalensi · 10/04/2024 13:39

Is that a safe amount to take? Can you buy this?

I had an iron infusion a few months back but I am knackered again and its near impossible to get the GP to act on it again!

Thank you x

Ferrous Fumarate is usually prescribed at 210mg to treat anemia so yes it's safe. You can buy it at the pharmacy!

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JamSandle · 11/04/2024 05:05

cantcatchmenow · 10/04/2024 16:33

Realising I'm in a EA relationship with an intimidating and controlling partner. Punched a wall last week. Scared to leave and start over at 33.
Being cut off from extended family after confronting family member who allows someone who sexually abused me to be around me.
Feeling isolated from family/friends.

I know this is just the comment of someone from the Internet but please take whatever bit of courage you have and leave. 💮

JamSandle · 11/04/2024 05:06

Starlight1979 · 09/04/2024 15:17

My relationship broke up when I was 37 (no kids) and it was horrendous. I'm now with someone else who is absolutely amazing and the love of my life. It was completely unexpected but he came into my life and has made it infinitely better. Keep going, I promise this is just the start of the rest of your life ❤

This is really kind of you.

Biggybigbiggles · 11/04/2024 11:36

cantcatchmenow · 10/04/2024 16:33

Realising I'm in a EA relationship with an intimidating and controlling partner. Punched a wall last week. Scared to leave and start over at 33.
Being cut off from extended family after confronting family member who allows someone who sexually abused me to be around me.
Feeling isolated from family/friends.

You're in the prime of your life! Please leave. The world becomes a damn good place when you find someone who makes you happy. I say that as a formally suicidal person whose been in multiple physically and emotionally abusive relationships as that's all I thought I deserved.

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heidismum1 · 11/04/2024 14:35

Lost mum last month so definitely grief. My daughter has a pacemaker it constantly worries me

Friarclose · 11/04/2024 18:40

Overweight. Realised that if I continue on the trajectory I'm on, I'll be 15st by 2026. Need to do something but wow its hard. Finding the motivation is hard.

DS13 in teenager mode. All he wants to do is sleep and game. He isn't doing well at school and doesn't care. Feel like he has so much he keeps to himself.

My health isn't great. Health anxiety even worse. It rules my life.

I miss my stepdaughter. She estranged herself nearly 5 years ago without any explanation and I'll never understand.

I miss my Nan and my Dad. Nan died in 2020, Dad in 2021. I miss them both, every single day.

Life is hard for a lot of people. My heart goes out to everyone.

Jewel52 · 11/04/2024 22:48

You’re sad and grieving, don’t beat yourself up for lacking the motivation to lose weight. Please be kind to yourself and perhaps read some helpful books on bereavement.

I’ve been there with the DS who only cares about gaming and sleep. I promise it can get better 🙏.

ConsuelaHammock · 11/04/2024 22:53

I worry constantly about my eldest child. She’s just ‘different’ and I don’t know how she will find her place in the world without us.

Jewel52 · 11/04/2024 23:01

Rachie1973 · 10/04/2024 20:58

DH has Multiple Myeloma, the chemo doesn’t seem to be helping and he is still bed bound. Spiked a temp and inability to urinate today so blue lighted to hospital. Can’t go with him as 3 and 4 year olds on Easter Holidays and no alternative childcare.

2 hours later 3 year olds temp shot up, so looks like we have a shitty virus hitting us.

Can’t imagine how hard things must be for you. Feeling sad on your behalf that the universe choose to dump this on your family.

MooseBreath · 11/04/2024 23:14

I binge eat as a coping mechanism, so I am overweight.
I live an ocean away from most of my family and closest friends.
My Dad has cancer.

bluetongue · 11/04/2024 23:21

My house. It’s got so many things that need fixing it’s hard to know where to start. Then the process of finding a tradesperson, working out if the price is vaguely fair and if they’re competent and trustworthy.

One company I have booked work with can’t start yet because apparently they’re still waiting for materials to arrive. I’ve already paid a 50% deposit so they better not be fucking cowboys.

orangeleopard · 12/04/2024 00:00

I’m a single parent (have been since birth of my child) and I’m disabled and deal with severe, debilitating chronic pain each day. My son is also on the spectrum and is very hyperactive and the combination of being in pain and not getting a break from having to do everything - I’m just very overwhelmed and depressed if I’m being honest.

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Rachie1973 · 16/04/2024 21:57

Jewel52 · 11/04/2024 23:01

Can’t imagine how hard things must be for you. Feeling sad on your behalf that the universe choose to dump this on your family.

Ty sweety xxx. DH is home now, virus moved off so a good day xx

Jacesmum1977 · 26/06/2024 22:35

BigBarm · 06/04/2024 17:32

My dad having dementia - his decline and knowing that the worst is still yet to come… 😭

I hear you and I feel you x

justjuggling · 27/06/2024 00:28

Money. Mortgage deal about to run out and am anxious about the probable increase in monthly payments.

speakout · 27/06/2024 12:34

Wondering whether today will be the day that my DS has a successful suicide attempt.

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BirthdayRainbow · 27/06/2024 13:34

@speakout I am so sorry. I've been there and won't post my one now. I really hope you get to the point where you no longer worry as your ds is well.

speakout · 27/06/2024 15:26

BirthdayRainbow thankyou.* *

JamSandle · 27/06/2024 16:51

Right now - mental health / grief

Looklikepob · 27/06/2024 17:20

the90s · 06/04/2024 17:39

Going through an expensive divorce, which my stbxh has lied his way through and rewritten history. Having to fight for what I deserve. Been told it'll cost more to prove his income, which he has been hiding.

Stbxh also took our dogs and hasn't let me see them for over 2 years.

My dd20 has anorexia and bulimia, alongside ocd. Autistic and adhd traits which are being investigated. Life is very tough for her and it kills me that I can't help her.

I have no friends at all.

I have very few relatives, and the ones I do have aren't interested.

My job and career are at risk due to me forgetting to update my registration. I'm now under investigation without pay. I can't get look for another job because I can't get my registration back until the investigation is complete. It hasn't even started yet and I have no date for it or even a timeframe.

I'm at risk of losing my home due to no income.

I'm in a relationship which I've realised has no future.

My Mh is in my boots and all of the above is making me feel like a failure. Have struggled with my Mh for many years. I've been intrigued by the recent news story of the lady in the Netherlands...

I've been struggling with pain since a car accident (minor bump) which triggered off an old injury. On 5 different types of painkillers each day, including morphine tablets, but I'm still restricted daily.

I know it's not a race to the bottom, sorry for the long post.

I'm really sorry you are going through such a horrible time. I hope things get better for you x