Struggling to cope

[GrapePearPea]

Hi
It’s been a very tough few years, still is. My MH has spiralled out of control, now referred to the CMHT, assessment coming up soon. Things have got much worse during my pregnancy (17w now). I’m (so I’m told) paranoid, anxious, depressed. I don’t get out of bed most days. I do nothing, don’t watch telly. Just sit on my phone checking the news. Thing is, I feel like my DH hates me. He sits in another room all evening. I try to talk to him but he is just not interested. I feel so alone. I keep on thinking what’s the point. I feel no joy in my life. I’m to afraid to do anything, I’m so haunted by past mistakes. I don’t trust anyone. I just wish there was an off button.

I would try to focus on the positives, like you're getting an assessment which is a fantastic first step and you have a gorgeous baby on the way!

Your partner probably doesn't understand what it's like in your head, does he know anyone who has had depression etc. before? Some people, especially men, have a hard time with expressing that they don't always know how to help and feels helpless about the situation.

You're on the right path, and it sounds like you're asking and are on the way to getting the correct help.

I've been where you are, it isn't an overnight fix, but you will see a light at the end of the tunnel.