What to do when you just can’t do it any more?

[Ijustcant0]

I really feel like I’ve had enough

Call the Samaritans. Don't do anything rash.

Of what exactly x

Has anything specific set this off tonight?

Whatever your situation is at the moment it will change.

Can you talk about it on here? Is there anything specific that’s set you off tonight?

What can't you do any more?

Hello OP, we are really sorry to hear you are feeling this way.

We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged up to us we usually add a link to our Mental Health resources. You can also go to the Samaritans website, or email them on [email protected]. Support from other Mumsnetters is great and we really hope you will be able to take some comfort from your fellow posters, but as other MNers will tell you, it's really a good idea to seek RL help and support as well.

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Sorry for vague. I just feel so overwhelmed. My husband is usually so good at supporting me but tonight he’a feeling unwell and is stressed, but rather than supporting him I just feel very frustrated. I’ve just had to go out for a walk. Baby won’t settle and neither will the toddler. I just can’t cope with feeling so ... shit

Firstly, good on you for going for a walk, hopefully that will help to clear your head. Life must be tough with a baby and a toddler and it’s absolutely ok to feel overwhelmed at times so go easy on yourself

I feel so guilty that I have no empathy for DH when he’s feeling stressed. But I have no patience for him... or anyone else really

Honestly feel like I just can’t take it any more. I was given some numbers to call if I ever feel “in crisis” but I don’t have them with me and now I don’t know what to do

It's so hard isn't it? Having other people making demands on your time, your patience and your whole being, when all you want is to be able to relax. It won't last forever. They'll soon be more independent, and before you know it, they'll be at school and nursery. Just hold on in there, and use every bit of help that's offered.

Get some rest if you can. Visit the Samaritans website and then call their number if you can't. This, too, shall pass and your kids need you.

Thank you everyone. I felt a bit calmer after walking for an hour, but then had to get home to try and settle baby to bed.

Tomorrow is a new day

I hope you're getting some sleep and that things will feel better in the morning. Any time it would help to talk, the Samaritans free phone number is 116 123.