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For feeling blue at 32?

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Wondrousplace · 15/04/2024 05:45

Hopeful for more traffic here. My birthday is coming up soon and I can't help but reflect around this time of year on how things are going. I am actually feeling pretty low about myself. I've been promoted to a wage I'm really happy with but my job fills me with anxiety and dread. We're soon moving into a bigger house which relies on me continuing in this role. Our DS is 3 and is showing a lot of signs of autism. I feel like I can cope with this and support him but am filled with worry about his future. I am the heaviest I have ever been as I navigate trying to replace healthy habits with binge eating when it all gets too overwhelming. I look at myself and have begun to just accept this greying, pale flabby thing in the mirror. I'd love to hear some words of wisdom you'd give a woman in her early 30s to make the best of this time and herself?

OP posts:
DustyLee123 · 15/04/2024 06:53

If you’re feeling low speak to the GP. You might need a little help to kick start the new you.
As your DS has signs of autism, have you checked yourself against the signs?

moita · 15/04/2024 07:44

Feel for you OP. I have a daughter with a disability and had her when I was 32 so that year was a tough time.

I'm 38 now and although life still has lots of challenges (and I need to lose weight!) I'm in a much better place.

Things that helped:
Anti depressants and CBT from GP
Joining support groups of parents with children with the same disability
Carving out time for myself. That may be going out with a friend but can also be going for a long walk by myself.
Reading instead of doom scrolling on my phone at night.
Having a haircut. Grey hair can look beautiful but I wasn't ready to go grey so I dye my hair.

Have you got a good support network OP? I put on a brave face for so long. I wish I'd asked for help earlier.

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