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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:
foreverton · 29/03/2015 17:37

Hi everyone! I've been taking fluoxetine since October, for health anxiety mainly.
Had horrendous side effects but persevered.
Recently due to family issues I've had my dose increased from 20-40 mg and I feel horrendous again, it's been about 2-3 weeks, am exhausted and achey.

Does not help that I have severe pain due to sciatica and suspected arthritis and am taking strong painkillers also, as well as diazepam so I often think no wonder I'm tired!!

Will this Get better? I hate feeling like this, thanks for reading:)

Loveisashadow · 29/03/2015 17:57

I was told by my Dr that diapazem will make you tired and is a muscle relaxantant so might not do pain any favours (I have fibromaylgia). I guess your GP would be able to help with all of this though.

Becca19962014 · 30/03/2015 00:14

Thanks loveisashadow. I worry about frustrating and worrying people a lot, especially as that's the feedback I get from professionals - that I need to be more conscious of my impact on others mental health.

I'm going to report my posts to have them deleted as I'm worried I may out myself here. I saying this here on thread just in case people wonder where they have gone to!

gemdrop84 · 30/03/2015 07:33

Hope everyone is doing alright. I seem to have come out the other side of my blip, spent the last few days feeling like my throat has closed up, horrible self loathing thoughts and on edge. Much better now. Scary how this can just come on like that and I've woken up feeling fine... Mil not good, in a lot of pain. Can't go to hospital as there's no fricking beds apparently! Dh went to see her and came home in tears. I've told him to go spend some time with her, stay over.

Becca19962014 · 30/03/2015 08:32

Gem, I know that feeling well, it's good to hear they've improved now.

I'm sorry to hear about your mil.

GooodMythicalMorning · 30/03/2015 10:06

Glad you're feeling a little better Gem.

Had an appt with my gp, got my citalopram again and also diazapam (sp?) to try and break the anxiety cycle and get me outside again.

Pulledapart · 30/03/2015 10:28

Marking place....

Hello to all esp Nana Thanku for starting new thread xxx

((( hugs ))) to those struggling.

I'm doing ok just been physically sick for sometime now Sad will catch up with thread properly when I can. Love to all x

Loveisashadow · 30/03/2015 17:43

Hi Becca, I don't think you did anything wrong in posting, keep posting, it's a friendly and supportive place. If it helps....

Sorry to hear about your mil, Gem.

Hope it helps you, mythical.

I've been very, very busy today- took dd out and then lots of housework related stuff. The home treatment team think I have odd. I can see why they think that, totally run myself ragged doing too much that's not really needed, especially cleaning. It is compulsive and is getting out of hand now.

Saw p.doc and cpn today too, said I'm improving and to keep up with my anti physcotics as I obviously needed them in the first place. They think I'm becoming more stable.

Exhausted now. Hope the school holidays are being kind to every one.

Becca19962014 · 30/03/2015 18:28

I will keep posting. I'd just put too much identifying information in the posts and was really worried about someone recognising me. I'm really grateful MN removed them for me.

I hope things keep improving for you, sounds like you are doing well, don't let yourself become too tired though as that can cause problems says the person who spends much of her time on MN during the night!

Loveisashadow · 30/03/2015 19:03

An OK, I'm glad you will keep posting.
I'm absolutely exhausted. I have fibromyalgia so keeping my energy levels up is a constant challenge.

Northumberlandlass · 31/03/2015 08:23

Morning. Sorry I haven't been around much.
How are you all?
I've had a headache for a day now, my thoughts feel jumbly and at 100 miles an hour - not sure that even makes sense. Having to concentrate really hard on doing the simplest thing.

Are your kids off for Easter? dropped DS off at his Dad's this morning. Stuff moving along with separation / money & legal stuff, but felt quite stressed yesterday x

GooodMythicalMorning · 31/03/2015 09:18

North I too have a headache this morning. I woke at half one last night with raging headache and neckache, no position in bed was comfy and thought I was going to vomit but found one measly paracetamol which eventually took the edge ofc and allowed me to sleep but feel rough this morning. At least I didnt have any bad effects from the diazepam though.

Northumberlandlass · 31/03/2015 09:38

Goood - pleased you haven't had any effects from diazepam. I feel the same, stiff neck too. I woke at 4.30 feeling uncomfortable Sad
Can't wait for long Easter weekend & not having to set alarm. I'm ready for a break

GooodMythicalMorning · 31/03/2015 12:41

My dc are off already but are too energetic for me. All I want is to go to sleep. Dm is picking them up in a bit though as she has them on this day normally when im working so is having them even though im signed off work again.

Becca19962014 · 31/03/2015 14:26

loveis I have a diagnosis of fibromalygia as well, though it's a side effect for me of another condition.

Carbonel · 01/04/2015 11:51

Just caught up after a few busy days - back at work so very tired. Clocks change making things harder as should really go to bed early with a sleeping pill as not really sleeping but with working so home late and lighter nights it is hard.
I have the village headache this morning too and bl**dy cough still going after 8 weeks is getting me down.
To many posts to reply individually but hope everyone is ok and coping with the school hols. Roll on Thursday night and the long weekend (altho doubt I will get much peace as my mother will be demanding stuff all the time as she knows I am home).

Stopped taking the ADs as fed up with the roller coaster of depression pills make no difference to the ups and downs. Just waiting to see if I can cope without or I go back to how I was 2 months ago - part way there now as should be working but cannot summon up the enthusiasm

Loveisashadow · 01/04/2015 13:00

Have you spoken to your gp about stopping meds, Carbonel? I empathise with the ups and downs. My meds have helped me yo put on weight, but I can't stop taking them as history shows that I get unwell. Wish I could though.

Dd is with a friend today. The school holidays have caught up with me and I'm currently lying on the sofa with a blanket, too fatigued to move.

gemdrop84 · 01/04/2015 19:43

Feeling sorry for myself today, putting it down to tiredness/bit of a blip. Can't concentrate, keep forgetting stuff, pets are irritating me, feel weepy. Was wide awake from 3am yesterday! Slept like a log last night 9.30pm-7am, feeling really tired right now. Got a banging headache, cold to my bones and quite woozy. Don't know if it's meds, anxiety, illness or weather related. Wish it would feck off. Curled up with dd and dogs watching Beauty and the Beast. Ds isn't well, so he's gone to bed. Hope you're all ok.

Carbonel · 02/04/2015 01:26

Gem hope you feel better soon. I am lacking sleep too - don't feel tired enough to go to bed early ( definitely a night owl) but then cannot take a sleeping pill because they would knock me out for too long so end up awake most of the night and dog tired the next morning. Looking forward to long weekend hols from tomorrow - sleeping pill and 8 hours sleep, bliss!
Loveis i haven't spoken to her as she will only say what she has before that she recommends I take them but cannot force me ... I want to see if I can cope without them but if not and I get ill that is kind of what I want as I will likely get very bad and be actively suicidal and then no longer have to cope with the ups and downs. Fed up with it after so long - want to be better for keeps or not suffering any more ...

Pulledapart · 02/04/2015 04:27

Anyone arpund can't sleep Sad

snufflinghedgehog · 02/04/2015 04:41

Long time lurker in the village. Sorry you are having a bad night Pulled FlowersFlowers

Pulledapart · 02/04/2015 04:56

Thanks *snufflinghedgehog"

I feel so sick tonight, stomach really hurts and I feel like I will be sick. Voices are being nasty noisy bastards!

snufflinghedgehog · 02/04/2015 05:03

I'm sorry you are struggling. I hope you'll be able to get some rest soon Flowers x

snufflinghedgehog · 02/04/2015 06:53

I hope you've managed to get some more sleep Pulled Flowers Thinking about youx

Northumberlandlass · 02/04/2015 12:47

How you doing Pulled? I hope you have some peaceful thoughts now.

I can't wait for a few days off. Really need it & have some outings planned with friends.
Waking up every day with a headache is becoming a pain & I'm not sure why it's started.