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Been to doctors today....

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tammybear · 24/09/2004 15:00

I havent been on much past week. I have had a quick lurk around but havent really had the energy to contribute to anything or to even moan. Im at mums at the moment, but slowly going crazy as I am just so bored! Thankfully going back tonight to mine! I havent been sleeping at all for the past week, and its not because of dd. She sleeps throughout the night. I go to bed sometime between 10-12 at night, depending when Im tired. Ill then be lying there til gone 2am usually as I have so many things going through my mind. When I do go to sleep, I find myself waking up at 4am, then 6am, and again either 8 or 9am. I wouldnt mind if I had about 4 hours sleep straight, but all this broken up sleep makes me feel worse.

I went doctors today, as I did go through all of this at the beginning of the year, in which I took a nasty turn, and my mum and exp had to look after dd between them as I was stuck in bed. She's given me sleeping tablets which are a form of ADs but not strong enough to do much. I am also waiting to hear from a counsellor about an appointment to see him/her. Doctor doesnt think i have depression yet, but thinks part of it is because Im not having much fun in my life. I would have loved to have gone to mumsnet meetup last night but just didnt have the energy or the money.

im hoping to go to dp's next weekend whilst mum looks after dd, as i think it will cheer me up. Im also starting college friday, and Im doing another two courses which start later on in October. Ive signed up for volunteer work, and Im hoping all this will keep my brain from seizing up as thats what it feels like its going to do. Im still job hunting. Mums going to talk to dad about maybe trying to get me a car (not that I can afford insurance), as we both think that I feel restricted as I cant really get anywhere with dd. The only options I have are the park, Tumble Tots, or town. Or the garden lol. I think like I dont know what to do with dd. I do colouring in, painting, playing, songs, watching tv, reading and even playing computer games with her (toddler ones on computer, not playstation games lol). I feel like there are only a limited of things I can do with her, and with the winter months coming, I need new ideas of what I can do with her (probably will start another thread in parenting or something later on)

Im worried about Xmas and dd's 2nd birthday. Im only going to be able to afford a couple of things each for her, and I know shes going to be spoilt by everyone else which I dont mind and I dont mind just giving her a couple of pressies, but does make me feel bad that I dont have the option to spoil her myself, IYKWIM. My sister's really pissing me off too. She keeps making jokes that dd will turn out just like her, and I swear to God if she does then I will have to pack my bags and move to the other side of the country! Ok a little bit extreme, but I will hate to think she'll turn out one little bit like her! I just wouldnt be able to handle it!!

Okay think Ive moaned enough. I didnt really want to do it on here, as I think I moan enough on here as it is. I really appreciate anyone that reads through all of this, as there is alot but has made me feel slightly better getting it all out as noone in RL is willing to listen to me at the moment, or at least not for the next 6weeks til I get my counsellors appointment. Thanks. Love tb xxx

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Yorkiegirl · 24/09/2004 15:04

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Oooggs · 24/09/2004 15:07

Just spending time with her on her birthday and at Christmas with a box & some wrapping paper and she love it!!!!!

tammybear · 24/09/2004 15:13

well im going to be making the birthday cake and decorations etc so i feel like ive contributed some other way. i dont think it would bother me so much if i werent down. just everytime i see my mum she keeps going on about another thing she has brought dd. she upset me the other day, as we had said we were going to buy the rest of the letters needed to spell out dd's name (those winnie the pooh figures with a big letter) and we said we'd buy 2 each. well the other day she had brought all four which upset me as it was my idea to begin with. i know she didnt mean to upset me or anything but still, mum taking over as usual lol

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Yorkiegirl · 24/09/2004 15:16

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tammybear · 24/09/2004 15:17

yeah, i try to think of it like

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Yorkiegirl · 24/09/2004 15:20

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tammybear · 24/09/2004 15:21

really? how comes? btw tried those meatballs the other day. was really good except i used mince that i dont usually use so it was chewy so going to have to try them again

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Yorkiegirl · 24/09/2004 15:23

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tammybear · 24/09/2004 15:24

which issue are you in? ill have to look out for you.

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Yorkiegirl · 24/09/2004 15:24

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tammybear · 24/09/2004 15:25

ill keep an eye out

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SenoraPostrophe · 24/09/2004 15:34

sympathy, tammybear. I'm not getting much sleep either and it gets you down, then affects your sleep and becomes a viscious cycle.

I've been feeling a bit better lately because I've been forcing myself to take more exercise: even just walking to the shops and back can wake me up and give me more energy.

Ignore that advice if you like: my problem is more not having time to do anything than getting bored. Also don't worry about your dd's birthday: a few bits of plastic and a big box will make her happier than any number of expensive toys if she's anything like dd! (her fave 2nd birthday present was a big pack of "babies & accessories" from the local equivalent of a 50p shop.)

tammybear · 24/09/2004 17:46

hi SenoraPostrophe, i usually feel like ive got no energy, and i wonder if me going out like u going for a walk wud help. i went to the park with dd and was running around after her and felt fine when i was out, but when i got back in, i collapsed into the sofa and couldnt move lol. i think that was tuesday, maybe monday. but since ive been feeling quite terrible so not sure if its because of that or what.

i was reading the side effects of the sleeping pills which worries me a little. plus the doctor (who isnt my usual) told me that the ointment ive been using everyday for the past 2 or 3 years has steroids in it, and she looked worried when i said how long ive been using for it and saying that it can get in my blood stream etc. Thats got me worried now too

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