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Functioning but struggling

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magnummum · 10/06/2015 15:27

Feeling very low, tearful, exhausted. I've recently become very irritable/snappy/angry and don't recognise myself. This is making me feel guilty and that I'm failing as a wife and mother. We've had a few life stresses over the past 6 months but I'm usually pretty resilient. I thought I was just a bit tired and run down but I feel really low and now I'm not even looking forward to a few events that are coming up which I'd usually be really enthusiastic about. I feel so guilty for feeling like this and think I should be able to snap out of it if I put more effort in. Have recently started following a mindfulness app, have cut down on alcohol and try practising gratitude but just feel exhausted. feel like I'd be wasting a GP's time and don't think I could articulate anything sensible without crying anyway. I have a lovely husband,children and a beautiful home, so why do I feel so crappy?

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alseb · 30/06/2015 22:59

How are we all doing?

magnummum · 02/07/2015 14:34

Hi Alseb - how are you? Misty are you getting any help? I survived the 3 day conference, found it a lttle challenging at times and the careers talks went well. Feel absolutely shattered today though. Had my 2 week follow up with the GP yesterday. I think the Cialipram is starting to help - feel like getting out of bed and not tearful all the time which is a start! Blood tests have also come back normal which is good. She's referred me to an organisation who offer online CBT which can then lead on to 1:1 or group. (I Said I need some tools to help in the future rather than just offloading to someone - I'm usually quite self aware so know what's kind of lead me to this point, just need to know how to deal with things better).

Can I ask those of you on antidepressants what life is like on them - do they reduce your symptoms or eliminate them? Do you still get bad days? What else do you do that helps? Thank you.

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alseb · 04/07/2015 10:14

Morning - I think that AD's take the edge off the symptoms and for me personally have helped me to think clearer, reduced panic/fear significantly and given me the chance to try to use coping techniques. Also I can now look at the old me a bit more objectively. I wish I had been brave enough to seek help a long time ago. Also, the ever near tears have dried up!! I feel like a different person.

Wishing everyone on these threads a peaceful day.
Also, I have pets for the first time ever - they have been so good for me - a good distraction from life!

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