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Feel so low

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newcastlebabe80 · 13/01/2012 11:49

I am hoping that writing this down will help. I am feeling really low at the moment. I am in the process of going through the menopause and I have had 3 bereavements in the last 2 years.
Everyone think I am coping. I was the one who dealt with my mum's funeral, headstone, clearing out mums house, finances etc with some help from siblings.
Maybe, that's part of the reason why I feel so bad as all that is now sorted. Now I have time to grieve.
My relationship with dh is ok but he is not really great at dealing with emotions.
Silly little things have been getting to me. I now have 4 anniversaries in the next 4 months and really don't know how I will cope.
I have also not been looking after myself properly. I have been gaining weight when I should be losing it. Know I need help but not sure where to get it from.
Going to post in bereavement also.
Any advice appreciated.
Thank you

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LadyMedea · 13/01/2012 16:21

Didn't want to leave this unanswered. It sounds like you could really do with some bereavement counselling or support group - a space to talk and come to terms with the losses in your life. CRUSE - www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/ - is a good place to start or your GP. You might also discuss with him/her anti-depressants as they might just take the edge of the heartache long enough for you to start to process it. But your GP will know best.

shodatin · 13/01/2012 17:05

Lady Medea's just about summed it up, I think, and I'd confirm that the GP and Cruise are the way forward, and also that posting in bereavement's a good idea. You've had just too many losses recently, but it's possible to learn how to cope and manage the grief using what help is available. It does get easier, but asking for help is the first step. Take care of yourself too.

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