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

758 replies

naturalcrackle111 · 16/07/2025 13:01

New bathroom needed
dh needs a car

OP posts:
AnonymousBleep · 17/07/2025 20:15

I just have a nagging worry I'll lose my job, not be able to get another one, and fall into massive debt/poverty. I have OCD, ADHD, anxiety and a tendency to catastrophise though (which in itself is pretty hard to live with, like a hornet's nest living inside my head).

Potatosaladsalsa · 17/07/2025 20:17

Champagne problems but…
major problem is a friend moving in bc dp and I can’t afford rent. Now shes moved in she is picky, pinning her mh on me (I have too many books on my bookshelf and it’s upsetting her (no I’m serious))
minor things but I just graduated UG and I’m now doing a PG, I’m worried I won’t get onto PhD program once I’m done with PG
worried about DPs career. He’ll get it sorted, he’s got a brilliant mind but it’s early days and stuff needs to be arranged
worried we might need to do long distance if I get a PhD far away :(

EmeraldShamrock000 · 17/07/2025 20:21

Potatosaladsalsa · 17/07/2025 20:17

Champagne problems but…
major problem is a friend moving in bc dp and I can’t afford rent. Now shes moved in she is picky, pinning her mh on me (I have too many books on my bookshelf and it’s upsetting her (no I’m serious))
minor things but I just graduated UG and I’m now doing a PG, I’m worried I won’t get onto PhD program once I’m done with PG
worried about DPs career. He’ll get it sorted, he’s got a brilliant mind but it’s early days and stuff needs to be arranged
worried we might need to do long distance if I get a PhD far away :(

Ask her to move out, you need to keep your sanity for your education.
Rentals are like gold dust, you'll find another tenant who isn't going to ruin your life.
10 years from now, you'll be sorry that you let her stay.

DiggingHoles · 17/07/2025 20:25

I am struggling emotionally. I feel like my entire personality is slowly changing into something (or someone) I don't recognize. I struggle with routine and I struggle to stay focused. I have already let go of most of the struggle and there are many moments where I let the chips fall where they may.

I am worried it will get me into to trouble in the long run though, especially at work. I feel I am less reliable than I used to be. I also feel largely detached from the world at the moment. Some of it is deliberate. I can't stand watching the news at the moment and part of me just feels flighty, as though I am not really here.

Somehow I still get things done, but I often don't know how. On the one hand it is peaceful, but on the other it is scary and I feel out of control.

mrsCtheRed · 17/07/2025 20:25

If ever a thread was the definition of "walk a mile in someone else's shoes...."
Sending love and strength to everyone x

FluffyBenji23 · 17/07/2025 20:27

After two surgeries earlier in the year I am struggling to keep working FT - 65 next birthday. Am having to fight for even minor adjustments to help me keep working. Long to retire but can't afford to do that, as still have a mortgage to pay off after an unwanted divorce.

Hmiabpddadsk · 17/07/2025 20:29

I have bpd, anxiety disorder, depressive disoreder, a skizophrenic and bpd child, im a single mum of 3, feeling detatched and exhausted and totally bored of everything, will keep plodding on little donkey, lost my job because of my bpd, i find it difficult to hold down work, and keep the house and look after everything i feel like im always failing. Im legally signed off from work due to my brain but i cant afford not to work because benefits are not enough and also i want to contribute to society, need some help with companies that are good with this sort of thing

Laurmolonlabe · 17/07/2025 20:32

My Mum has lung cancer- and my brother is having a nervous breakdown because of it. I'm just bracing myself because it is going to be bumpy.

Alltheyearround · 17/07/2025 20:39

Ella31 · 16/07/2025 13:28

Grieving my twin boys. Lost them 20 months ago at birth. I've since had their little sister but trying to navigate this with grief too.

I'm so very, very sorry for your loss of your babies. Are you getting any help like therapy to talk through your grief, or help from a baby loss charity?

That's unbelievably hard, what you are suffering. My heart goes out to you.

Bettyboop2530 · 17/07/2025 20:42

Tiredandconfused36 · 17/07/2025 20:14

Hello, has he tried dupilimab ? Methotrexate didn’t work for my sibling who also has chronic eczema but dupilmab cured him.

Hey no he hasn't tried that. He's only 3 so methotrexate is the first big thing we're trying. It's definitely improving but I'll keep a note of Dupilimab. Thankyou

80smonster · 17/07/2025 20:43

First my housekeeper got sick, then the nanny resigned unexpectedly, then our driver crashed our Porsche whilst out running my errands. I’m kidding, it’s the school holidays and I don’t have staff is my biggest problem.

Alltheyearround · 17/07/2025 20:46

Coffeebulletproof · 17/07/2025 19:59

7 month old son just had open heart surgery…. Biggest worry is hoping he’s ok and will live a normal life

Sending you love. I hope he's OK and makes a good recovery.

Cattery · 17/07/2025 20:48

WhenIwasyoungersomuchyounger · 16/07/2025 16:40

@Katemax82 I think it's anxiety, as I don't actually need a wee, just have an overwhelming feeling that I'm going to wet myself.

I know that I'm being ridiculous, but I just can't get a grip on myself.

Reading everyone else's posts does put it into perspective though!

Hi x What age are you? I had this and it was menopause-related x

Noononoo · 17/07/2025 20:49

Granddaughter about to be discharged from hospital next week with ng tube and oxygen ventilation at night. She is six next month.

Bouts of tachycardia.
can’t hear very well.

Mydogsanasshole · 17/07/2025 20:55

Horrible court case with a person to reclaim money I sent to them under duress (judgement in my favour) Sudden unexpected death of my grandmother who raised me, car accident where other party admitted 100% liability then decide to lie when the cost of repairs were sent, complete hair loss due to alopecia and that’s just in the last 9 months.

WhatMyNameis · 17/07/2025 20:58

ShallIstart · 17/07/2025 20:08

To fit?? A plumbing course would be cheaper.

🤣

EmeraldShamrock000 · 17/07/2025 20:59

DiggingHoles · 17/07/2025 20:25

I am struggling emotionally. I feel like my entire personality is slowly changing into something (or someone) I don't recognize. I struggle with routine and I struggle to stay focused. I have already let go of most of the struggle and there are many moments where I let the chips fall where they may.

I am worried it will get me into to trouble in the long run though, especially at work. I feel I am less reliable than I used to be. I also feel largely detached from the world at the moment. Some of it is deliberate. I can't stand watching the news at the moment and part of me just feels flighty, as though I am not really here.

Somehow I still get things done, but I often don't know how. On the one hand it is peaceful, but on the other it is scary and I feel out of control.

Edited

Are you peri menopausal. It makes you feel like you're living outside yourself.
It could be a vitamin deficiency.
I take a pro-biotic it has helped.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 17/07/2025 21:02

Big hugs to everybody. 💐

DiggingHoles · 17/07/2025 21:03

EmeraldShamrock000 · 17/07/2025 20:59

Are you peri menopausal. It makes you feel like you're living outside yourself.
It could be a vitamin deficiency.
I take a pro-biotic it has helped.

I am already taking vitamins and it helps, but I don't feel quite like myself. I have been tested en the doctor said it's not peri.

knor · 17/07/2025 21:10

WhatMyNameis · 17/07/2025 18:11

Oh my son's was BAD, poo'd absolutely massive poos when he did go from not going so long that he screamed and cried.

Movicol saved us!

Went to see a private Dr in the end, cost me £25 for the prescription but then went to my GP and he prescribed it.

If you haven't tried it yet 🤞it works for you too!

Same as my dd :( yes we have that! how long was he on it for? I don’t want her to be on it on long term but as soon as she’s off it/it gets hot outside/she is slightly ill, she becomes constipated again. So so hard :(

MsAmerica · 17/07/2025 21:14

naturalcrackle111 · 16/07/2025 13:01

New bathroom needed
dh needs a car

Wow, if those are your problems, I hope you realize you're very, very lucky.

With so many people facing dire medical problems, being without the money for the medical problems, coping with the death of a loved one, facing eviction, facing deportation, facing a disintegrating government, worried about the threat of war, struggling to afford groceries, unable to find a decent job ... yes, you're lucky.

Bridgetjonesheart · 17/07/2025 21:16

Partner had a surprise personality transplant after our baby was born

yasminesarahx · 17/07/2025 21:17

Ahsheeit · 16/07/2025 13:37

Anxiety, due to too many people trying to take me for granted and my brain finally saying no.

I’d really recommend a book called ‘at last a life’ by Paul David (can buy on Amazon). Genuinely the only information you’ll need to recover from your anxiety. Wishing you well!

Alifemoreordinary123 · 17/07/2025 21:23

My mindset (and a DH who can’t share the load). I have a blessed life with a few challenges but I struggle to stay positive. Sorry to those struggling with serious illness and issues that can’t be solved.

jetlag92 · 17/07/2025 21:25

Whether new job will authorise holiday for January for my big wedding anniversary. (We will be going anyway)