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Anyone around to pick me back up?

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:11

Hi,
Ive suffered with depression for nearly 2 years and have slowly been getting better (doesnt seem it, but looking back ive come a million miles). The last few days though ive been spiralling downwards fast. Ive just been sat in tears for no apparent reason, and shaking. I cant function properly anymore, and have lost all enthusiasm. Sounds silly, but I was on the FLYlady thread and building back up my motorvation for doing things etc., but its all just gone. I really dont want to go back to where I was... but I really really cant "pick myself up"...

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Charleesunnysunsun · 21/10/2006 12:12

Im not sure if there is anything i can say to pick you back up, but i have been there so many times and i have time for a chat if you want to talk.

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:13

thanks

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:14

Sunnysunsun

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Charleesunnysunsun · 21/10/2006 12:17

Sorry had to pop off to be sick (huge baby kicking my stomach teamed with a bag of malteasers!)

It's the worst thing for me when i have been feeling my old self for a while but then wake up one day feeling crap. Are you on anti d's? I'm not right now and touch wood am doing ok. I know how hard it is to come so far as it takes so long but the dropping back into a slump can happen so quickly.

fairyfly · 21/10/2006 12:17

Do you think a session on a sunbed may help?

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:20

Not ADs, but Diazepam for when im feeling at worst (BFing), but ive run out.

Dont think its SAD Fairy, but ill give it a go Tuesday when @ sports centre

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:20

my sympathies Charlee- remember that well

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Charleesunnysunsun · 21/10/2006 12:23

Have you a hectic day planned? If not i would just kick back and chill out. I don;t even get dressed on the days i feel really really rough, but that sort of thing is not for everybody. How old are your kid/s?

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:24

not a hectic day at all- just couting the hours until DH gets home. 1 DS, 6 months.

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Panyanpickle77 · 21/10/2006 12:27

Hi QueenQuootieSpookypieBee, Sory you feel so low. I don't have any advice, but hopefully this may make you laugh.
last night DH was running a bath for dd(4) and DS (14mnths), while I stripped them off in the bedroom. Dh called me to check the bath temp and when I returned to get DS (literally seconds later) he had poo'd everywhere (my fault for removing his nappy). How he managed to get it on his hands and all over his legs in such a short space I will never know but it was a sight I will never forget (and a smell I will never forget as he managed to grind it into the carpet).
I hope this made you smile, and I am really sad to hear you feel so unhappy. Have a big smile from me

Charleesunnysunsun · 21/10/2006 12:27

Hopefully your DH should be able to take LO off your hands for you to chill out when he gets back then.

I on the other hand am not counting the hours for my DP to get back. He brought a car yesterday off a friend that needed some 'simple' work doing on it. He just rung to say it's all gone wrong and he's totally stressed!

Sorry i know my random ramblings have nothing to do with how your feeling but sometimes i find just talking about everyday things takes my mind off feeling rough. please feel free to tell me to sod off!

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:33

thanks Mrsaek

DH gets home about 11.30... so not much chance of chilling out

Feel free to ramble

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Charleesunnysunsun · 21/10/2006 12:34

I have to pop off now sorry it wasn't a long chat.

Hope your feeling better soon.

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:34

thanks

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 21/10/2006 12:52

bump?

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JennyLeEVIL · 21/10/2006 13:39

I hope you are okay can you pop to the shops just for no reason just to get out the house untill your dh comes back? it might be better than sitting home alone

QuootieSpookypie · 21/10/2006 13:41

If I could drive/ had money. Not sure boredom is the problem, but its not helping...

lulumama · 21/10/2006 13:44

QueenQuooite....sorry you are feeling down....i suffered with depression for a long time...some weeks were worse than others...

you are still getting better..its a long drawn out process

'well' people, especially with small children have off days...don't be so hard on yourself...your posts always come across so delightful and kindly..you must be a lovely person in RL too.

chill, relax...be kind to yourself..and keep talking..lots of people rooting for you here and in RL , i'm sure......

QuootieSpookypie · 21/10/2006 13:48

awwww... thank you

Im quite chuffed actually

lulumama · 21/10/2006 13:49
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QuootieSpookypie · 21/10/2006 13:51

Didnt think anyone "knew" me on here and recognised my posts... Nice to be thought of

Darn shame sofas havent been delivered yet Comp chair will have to do

DarkAlleyBongo · 21/10/2006 13:53

it was meant to be, if you're on your computer chair you can mumsnet and talk to people who do care and do remember you. Chin up chuck

QuootieSpookypie · 21/10/2006 14:00

thanks See... im forced to stay on MN due to lack of sofas... good excuse

DarkAlleyBongo · 21/10/2006 14:05

if ever there was an excuse, that is a fab one..

nolastar · 21/10/2006 14:24

Hi there..can you hire a dvd and watch it whilst ds having a nap.. what about something Dh wouldnt enjoy watching..??I can recommend Brokeback mountain..it'll certainly stop yout mind wandering!!! It helped me through two hours of ironing..