do have depression?

[lyssie29]

Lately I've been feeling really low and I feel close to tears all the time. I get stressed really easily and snap at the kids and I just want to sleep. My fiance died last year and I felt i was doing ok. It's been really hard as the kids are only 4 and 2 and it's never ending. I was doing some of my hobbies when the kids were in bed but now I dont want to do anything. I just lie on the sofa. Even through the day when my 4 year old is at school and my 2 year old is still with me I just sit on the sofa while she plays. The flat is getting on my nerves and I feel overwhelmed by having to do it all myself. Then my cat got into a fight and it cost me £100 at the vet and now im starting to worry about money for Xmas etc. I just feel it's all never ending. Is this a case of just feeling sorry for myself do you think or should I maybe go and talk to someone? I tried talking to my sister but all she ever says is she feels tired too from work.

Hi, maybe it wouldn't do any harm chatting to your GP, you could ring up and just ask for a telephone appointment. You may be just abit down/winter blues which is normal and happens to us all but if it lasts a prolonged length of time than maybe time to seek alittle advice from your GP. Would you have the energy to get out for a little walk with your 2 year old each day? Is there a park near by? Walking always helps me feel alittle better. It's difficult to have time for your hobbies with children to look after and can be so draining but don't pressure yourself. These days if I watch something on Netflix and enjoy it or pop to the shops with baby DS I'm doing well. It's all baby steps. I known what you mean about the housework I just stare at the windows needing cleaned, laundry, dusting & Cleaning and it does get me down. I've started doing just alittle a day and not feeling like have to do it all at once. I think it's more mundane/boring than anything else so it's no wonder we can't be bothered with it! I'd much rather bake a cake or take DS clothes/toy shopping x