I don't feel like myself anymore?

[Debbierocket123]

Hi all mumnetters!

This is probably a common question but thought I'd ask it. I am struggling to get through each day at the minute. From taking care of my family and home and generally feeling like a cleaning machine I am losing the motivation to get out of bed in the morning. I can't even remember what I used to enjoy doing and even if I did I wouldn't have the energy to do it. It doesn't help that I have been increasingly lonely after moving house a number of times I have lost touch with old friends. Does anyone have any advice or has been through something similar? Anything would be appreciated :) thanks in advance

Have you seen a doctor recently?

Hiya,

I've recently been to the doctors due to feeling pretty much the way you described & they've given me something for anxiety and referred me to talk to someone then to assess it again in a few weeks to see how I'm feeling then.

Have you been to your doctors? It's not as scary as you think and I actually felt a bit better after it.

Yes and it feels rubbish. Agree with previous poster, speak to g.p, don't hide how you are feeling. Try and make plans to do something once if not twice a week that involves you getting out of the house with the kids. Pack a picnic and go to the park/by the river/seaside, what ever is near by you but is a nice place to be and enables you to be outside and walk. Then be brave and if you have kids at school join the PTA, book yourself into a group exercise class, join a book club. Don't retreat however tempting it is, challenge yourself when it is tough, take a deep breath and get out mixing with people. Eat well and avoid too much sugar, carbs and alcohol. Headspace app is good too. 😊

thanks everyone for the kind posts - I've booked an appointment at my doctors and being healthy and keeping up with my yoga (my only and absolutely needed bit of alone time)