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

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New bathroom needed
dh needs a car

@Bettyboop2530 not sure if anyone else has responded to you but my son had severe eczema from a few months old. His skin was so fragile it would tear when I dressed him.
He was diagnosed with a peanut allergy at around 8. As a toddler we found only thing that helped with the eczema was
goats milk.

I’m so sorry to the people here going through such an accumulation of hard times.

I have had periods of time where everything that could go wrong in my life did go wrong and it felt like it would never end. But it did one way or another. I wish that for all of you.

Parents have given 10s of £1000s of pounds to my brothers (from childhood up to married life) over the years. Far less to me. They are now short of money because of this and expect me (and my husband) to bail them out.

It seems that many of us, regardless of actual current circumstances, have a mutual main worry about money. A few months ago I was in a job that I found stressful but worried that giving it up would be detrimental to my family’s quality of life. I decided to step down anyway and maybe just do some overtime in a less demanding role to make up the difference. We don’t go on holiday every year and when we do it is in this country. We live in a 3 bedroom semi and will have just about paid the mortgage and then have maybe 10 years to save for retirement. We have no savings, our kids have autism but are grown up now. The youngest is starting to make his own way in the world of work but the older one still needs a lot of help. I had hoped to be in a better position by this point after working full time for the last 30 or so years! Now my Mom who has no savings or property of her own has dementia and we are facing the struggle of getting her the care and support she needs.

Thank you x No they haven't mentioned anything about that. I'm on blood thinners now, but I do take vitamin d and multi vitamins anyway x

when I got my 2 year old dry out of size 4 nappies or 90% cleared up in 6 weeks. She never had any in size 3 nappies and my oldest never went past size 3 nappies. Also has an egg allergy but losing the nappies was life changing. If only I had known. It came on suddenly whilst on holiday and I always thought it was the holiday food too.

Just want to mention the family of the child killed in the coach crash near Minehead this afternoon, and all the children who were injured, some seriously. 😔

I think I have bed bugs 🐛 🐛 🐛

The bites hurt and I'm scared to go to sleep tonight - but also worried that if I sleep downstairs to avoid them they'll crawl into DS10s room and go for him instead!

DH and DS both highly stressed over work, DD hates her job but puts on a brave face, and I keep having dizzy spells.

Mine too… her new only friend dumped her the last week of term - excluded her from an end of term event.

I try to be objective about the situation but she is just a generally nice easy going teenage kid - she has her flaws but its heartbreaking when this happens - she said she has given up on trying to make friends now - its just too hard for her. I hope you can find your way though the turmoil 🤞

I've just lost my mum to Alzheimer's disease and feel overwhelemed as the sole carer to my dad who also has dementia.

So sorry after reading your post. We look after my DD's dog from time to time and she always brightens our day. I really can imagine how close you are to your dog and wish you the best of times with him/her.
Sending you and your lovely dog a hug. 🤗🤗

Sorry. I missed the times you said 'him'. I should have previewed my post. x

So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you.

My job is insecure, has an extremely uncertain future and I've wasted five years not paying into an occupational pension. 😬

I recently and unexpectedly became permanently disabled after being active all my life. Single, no parents, no siblings, no children and no partner. Psychologically as well as physically challenging. Nobody to look after me when this gets even worse (which it will).

Same! I freelance due to MH issues and I'm very aware the work could dry up any minute. Stopped paying into my pension because I was earning so little.

We kind of had a plan that DH would be the breadwinner and I would do everything else + the freelancing and we would manage quite comfortably. Now DH has left out of the blue after 17 years so I've got that to come to terms with, DC to look after and entertain and I need to work out how to pay the bills. It's not good and I feel like an absolute mug. Everyone always said not to become financially dependent on a man but I genuinely thought we were different. Never trusting any fucker again.

Not enough money
Job very busy and stressful

I feel like those two shouldn’t be happening at the same time!

Not massive problems in the great scheme

My mum has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

I’m really sorry @SingleAHF - this must feel really difficult. I hope you can ask people on here for specific advice when you need it. I hope you have some finances available too for any practical help you may need.
ive also said a few times on this thread, not because im religious, but because people who go to church tend to be friendly and you may find some support at a local one,
wishing you all the very best xx

Dear @Cannongoose / you sound like you’re in a terrible situation.
it may help you to start your own thread as there often amazing people who comment with legal knowledge who may be able to advise you on your benefits and poss more on how to deal with your DH.
sending love x

So sorry to hear this. How awful for you 😢

That’s great @Welikebeingcosy - honestly I’m such a lover of decluttering. If I’m stressed or low this is what I do.

I hope you can keep at it tomorrow - small steps to getting yourself in order!! And also try and tackle some of the things that are getting you down - like not being able to do some sport and healthy eating for you… and try and get to the doctors or push to get an appointment. Our doctor releases the next week’s in a Friday pm… you never know!!

xx

Nintendo Switch 2 or another pair of Travis Scott Jordans.

Me too! Really struggling with it, can’t cope with everyday life & the easiest of tasks. It’s all getting on top of me now, don’t know where to turn.

how long have you been on long term sick?