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SPRINGTIME in the VILLAGE (Support for all Mental Health Issues)

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NanaNina · 22/03/2015 02:18

Thought I'd start a new thread what with it being the Spring Equinox and all that..........and there's another reason. I'm hoping to re-connect with people who used to be frequent village visitors, but like me, seem to have fallen by the wayside. Of course everyone is welcome in the Village, so I hope more recent visitors understand my post and will not feel de-valued in any way. The stigma of mental illness is alive and well I reckon so we all need all the support we can get.

SO - CALLING

Vicar (she started the Village thread some years ago and occasionally pops in) Edwinia'sRevenge SnowyMouse (where ARE you?) SilveryPussyCat CIQ (I know you were having a tough time) Lem (once a very regular visitor) Hoochymama Pyrrghena collardove Victrix Pulled Creamhearts (previously FDG) MentalPsychiatrist KeemaNaanAndCurryOn (miss you and your wit)
FaithLoveandGrace MySpideySenseTickles

Would love to hear how you're all doing. I'm much the same, up and down, mostly down this month.

I've probably forgotten lots of people, but that's all I can bring to mind just now.

OP posts:
GooodMythicalMorning · 28/04/2015 14:59

Spring ive been like that today too. Im on full panic mode and got to do school run in a few mins. Luckily mil is here too.

snufflinghedgehog · 28/04/2015 15:01

Sorry you are struggling spring. Sending hugs Flowers

Pulledapart · 28/04/2015 18:09

Just got back from therapy and have just found out one of the members has died last week of a heart attack. Can't believe it feel so upset. We share so much of lives with each other in these sessions. Still in shock to be honest Sad

springismyfavourite · 28/04/2015 18:38

(((Pulled))) so sad.

Thanks snuffly

mythical how are you now. Good to hear you have help from mil (hope it is that). I have to get ds from beavers son but that's it which is just as well as I feel like I'm walking through treacle and have a splitting headache.

GooodMythicalMorning · 28/04/2015 19:01

Oh no sorry to hear that pulled, thats so sad.

Im ok. Had my first high intensity cbt session yesterday and it was good. She did a map thing of my thoughts, behaviours and my physical symptoms which made sense and I felt good yesterday but today I feel quite flat. I did do this morning school run by myself and felt rubbish after but I did it. Mil helped me this afternoon. Dm and dh are dropping their help to force me to do things to 'prove' to myself I can do it and that nothing will happen but it's actually making me feel quite ragey that they aren't doing things at my pace. Im not ready for this.

springismyfavourite · 28/04/2015 20:03

mythical I'd be ragey if I were you. That whole tough love thing imo is positively unhelpful. Take care

GooodMythicalMorning · 28/04/2015 20:13

Yes it is. It hasnt helped as ive spent the day really stressed and anxious. I dont normally need to take the diazepam when Im just at home but needed it by 12 as I was so upset by it. Just asked dh not to do this, (dropping the help) he said "Its not me, it's your mother". giving me the Hmm look.

GooodMythicalMorning · 28/04/2015 21:45

Still feeling really irritable. Cant concentrate on anything.

springismyfavourite · 28/04/2015 21:46

Hmm back to your dh. Crazy thatyou're having to medicate cos of it.

Dh back tonight. Had awful dream with him in last night.

GooodMythicalMorning · 28/04/2015 22:01

Yes it is spring. Its like they're all suddenly thinking 'she's had one cbt session, shes fine now!' I know I need to do things but going out at all, even clinging onto dh is a big improvement from what it was, its all too much.

djrmrcbhyvf · 29/04/2015 09:07

Good your family sound like idiots. Just chill and do what you can - your dh and dm will have to help if you need it eg for the school run as the alternative is that your dcs don't get picked up! Just focus on what you can do and go from there. Good luck

GooodMythicalMorning · 29/04/2015 09:51

Thanks d (sorry I couldnt see the rest of your username whilst I typed on phone) they cant be very insensitive at times. Yes dh now knows this as voiced my concerns quite strongly. Feeling not so bad today.

springismyfavourite · 29/04/2015 10:02

morning everyone. Trying to pace myself today as have a v busy afternoon and evening, so watching some tv now

GooodMythicalMorning · 29/04/2015 10:08

Good idea spring. Enjoy and relax for a bit.

springismyfavourite · 29/04/2015 10:10

thanks mythical guiltily watching Matthew Wright Wink
How are you this morning?

GooodMythicalMorning · 29/04/2015 12:00

Managed to do a 20 min walk to Dr's and back for new prescription with dh and bumped into a friend who I haven't seen for a while so thats good. Just had a mini nap as feel exhausted already.

springismyfavourite · 29/04/2015 13:00

That's good mythical have a good nap now. I'll be joining you shortly. Had nice coffee with a friend but now shattered.

springismyfavourite · 30/04/2015 09:02

Morning. Well I had a lovely evening watching dd in a concert. It's given me a boost so I'm trying to hold onto that feeling today. Travelling back with friends made a massive difference - not just knackered kids and unsociable dh.

GooodMythicalMorning · 30/04/2015 10:01

Aw sounds lovely spring. Glad you are having a good day. X

GooodMythicalMorning · 30/04/2015 15:52

Achievement of the day I managed to get my hair cut when dh went for his. I think because I didnt have time to worry about it I was much better. The rest of the day hasnt been as good.

springismyfavourite · 30/04/2015 18:31

Well done on the haircut mythical yes I find it can be a lot better to do stuff like that on the spur of the moment - like me buying trainers on Monday! Hope you're hanging in there.

I have had a better day today - and partic pleased that I picked myself up after a tough phonecall this morning. Dh out this eve, so I will be having Wine and tv...

take care

TedAndLola · 30/04/2015 19:38

Hi all. I haven't posted in this section before.

I've suffered with generalised anxiety for many years and finally went to my GP about it two years ago. I started on Citalopram and it changed my life! I was supposed to get CBT along with it but don't get me started on the utter failure of mental health services I've experienced. Thankfully the pills keep me sane and I don't feel the need for therapy as long as I can keep taking them.

However I've always been bad at remembering to take pills and I've missed a LOT of doses lately, so I'm feeling very stressed and anxious. I had to leave work yesterday and go for a walk in the rain because I was just failing to cope with a work colleague who was irritating me. It reminded me of the day I sobbed in the toilets for ages, which is what prompted me to go to my GP and ask for help.

I don't know what the point of this post was, really... just wanting to share in sympathy with other people who are struggling, I suppose.

springismyfavourite · 30/04/2015 20:46

Hi tedandlola sorry to hear about your anxiety - its rubbish. Are you back on the case with the citalopram now? Hopefully things will calm down again once you are.

TedAndLola · 30/04/2015 21:25

Thank you spring. I'm trying to remember to take it each day but that would take a small miracle - I have never, ever been able to consistently remember pills. It's odd because I'm a type 1 diabetic and have only forgotten a handful of injections in 15 years, but it's like the part of my brain that deals with pill-taking is missing! I wish Citalopram was available as an injection...

Hope you are enjoying your wine and TV evening?

GooodMythicalMorning · 30/04/2015 21:38

I find a pill box with days of the week on useful. Always taken at the same time for me is good. I take it with my breakfast. Just find it annoying that im taking 30mg so have a packet of 20's and a packet of 10's that run out at different times.