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Don't know if I'm depressed

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iheartrocknroll · 21/08/2024 18:38

I feel low quite a lot. I function. I look after the dc, keep on top of housework and go to work everyday. But I am so lacking in motivation and never really feel content. Example - been on a great holiday recently, objectively enjoyed it and was all id hoped for but still couldn't relax or feel fully happy and kind of wanted to come home. Then got home and felt sad we were no longer there. Another example - bought a house I thought I loved, really excited and then moved in and just began to dislike it and dream of living somewhere else. These things probably make me sound spoilt and ungrateful but it's not that. It's just a general feeling of discontentment. Like I wouldn't be happy anywhere.
I don't think I'm in the best health. I don't eat well. I'm overweight and I probably drink too much. I don't get enough sleep as one of my dc is a terrible sleeper. I'm aware all of these things will impact my mood. Also notice mega lows at certain times in my cycle so maybe it's that too.
I just sometimes feel so vacant and have a can't be arsed mentality with life. I feel like I'm not a good enough mum or wife. I feel lazy and useless.

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Mountainpika · 21/08/2024 18:47

See your GP for a check-up. Before you go write it all down and then give that to GP to read before you start talking. I started doing that some 19 years ago when I was diagnosed with depression. That way I didn't forget anything that I wanted to tell her. She found it very helpful. The depression is now under control with medication but even now, unless it's for something small and obvious, I still write it down for her.

blackrabbitwhiterabbit · 21/08/2024 18:48

You just described how I feel most of the time, and I've been on antipressants for two decades.

iheartrocknroll · 21/08/2024 19:23

I do get anxiety and took citalopram for a while a few years ago. I stopped because we were trying for a baby and I didn't like how numb it made me feel. I don't know if I'm depressed or hormonal or maybe just tired and a bit disillusioned with life. Ideally I don't want to take medication. I'm coping, I just don't feel happy or motivated.

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