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Can't help feeling low!

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Shiraz · 08/07/2006 12:20

We've had areally tough year - and are just coming out of the other side of it!

Dp was constructively dismissed and eventually left work in January. Since Septmber last year we have really struggled financially.That is going to a tribunal and he has an excellent case for compensation. I went out in October and got a part time christmas job that i hated but it brought in enough money to feed us.

We are in so much debt now - and on top of this he has started to get letters for debts from his marriage that his ex wife was supposed to settle from the sale fo their house 6 years ago.

I am now working full time in a job i hate - but money is fairly good for around here and i need it to support us and our beautiful daughter who is 2.5 and we have set up our own company. We have contracts coming in - not large but it's a start! And we are planning these around my hours.

I've just taken a week holiday off of work and have done nothing at all. This has gotten me down and i just feel so low. Don't really have any friends - as the people i knew here have moved away and i live in the middle of nowhere.

Dp does not understand and while i know the business could be a glowing success - i'm just sick of everything, i feel so lonely and bored all the time. We are arguing all of the time -and as much as i love him to peices, i sometimes cannot bare to look at him. The only thing that keps me sane is parent forums i frequent and he winges that i am constantly on them.

Sorry but i just feel so crap!

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CarlK · 08/07/2006 13:31

It sounds like you are going through a tough time, Money trouble can be one of the toughest.
It sounds like you a shouldering quite a large burden, and while the break should have been good I'll bet you were still worrying the whole time.
I dont know that I can suggest any solutions for you. It is important to keep the communication between you flowing constructively. Can you get a day away together even sitting in a field with a picnic and talk about the things that a worrying you both. I wouldnt mind betting his self esteem is low after the work problems and he could be feeling low too.
It could be worthwile discussing this with your gp and seeing what support could be availabe for you both.

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