Feeling down

[PicadillyCircus]

I know there's various reasons for the downess I'm feeling but doesn't really help it

I've been back at work for nearly 4 weeks, yesterday didn't see DS awake as I left while he was asleep - I work 8-4:15 but yesterday it ended up being 8-5:45 (due to interviewing someone who went on and on), my period is starting (first one for 19 months), I have an on and off throbbing headache and I don't feel like I'm performing at work the way I used to.

Last night I just felt awful - I hurried home as fast as I could to see my baby but he had just gone to bed when I got back.

Plus we're trying to sell our house, no one wants to buy it and I know it's not tidy enough. There's just no time to do anything and I feel worn out.

Sorry for the confusion of this posting, it's just how my brain is going at the moment.

Bump - anyone got anything to say?

Hi PicadillyCircus

Not much advice, but huge sympathies to you. It must be hard juggling work and home (I'm at home all day with my two and the house always looks a tip!).

I started a thread this week about PND. I don't know much about it but have you thought about a visit to your GP or chat with your HV? I remember feeling absolutely cr*P when my periods started again.

Keep posting - I'm sure someone will come up with some good advice.

Hi PicadillyCircus, I think I know what you feel like - just moved house, fulltime job so never feel have enough time with kids, haven't even unpacked many boxes, new house needs everything doing and there's no time / energy for any of it! I have to confess I am beginning to think about ways of getting better work/life balance (less demanding job, being poorer) but your situation may not need such a drastic response. I know people always say that you need to find some time for yourself which seems impossible when you don't feel you have enough time with your baby but even something like going for a swim can help.

Hi there. Just to say you have my sympathies. It must be hard to get back into the routine of being back to work again. Perhaps once you have settled back into your job, you will feel a little happier, and I'm sure you will be performing just as well as you used to. Sometimes it just takes a little time to adapt. Plus ofcourse you have all the added stress of moving - its no wonder you feel worn out! It's possible that you may have a touch of PND, perhaps it's worth seeing your doctor if you have feeling like this for a little while, or if it carries on. And like Natt said, exercise would be a great idea - give you a little time for yourself, and it is a great de-stresser and general tonic. Keep posting to let us know how you are. and hugs. x