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What would happen, realistically, if I admit that I just can’t cope anymore?

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AwkwardAsAllGetout · 20/04/2020 11:46

Im at the point where life feels intolerable. It did before all this happened but now I just feel like I have no way out. I cant cope with my children, my one year old specifically. She’s only just one and has pretty much spent the whole of her life crying. She has CMPA and I’ve cut dairy out as I’m still breastfeeding, down to just at night now but she still wakes 4-5 times a night recently. She is never occupied for more than about 3 minutes during the day. In all honestly I don’t think I like her at all. I have 3 older dc who are being awful atm and I feel guilty because of all the time the baby takes up. Home schooling hasn’t even been attempted because I can’t put the baby down long enough. If I could give her away I would. Dh is doing all he can but he’s one of the lucky ones who still has a job to go to so it’s not like he can just suddenly decide to stay home. I spent last night awake again deciding how to kill myself. And in the light of day that terrifies me but I still feel like how I feel is valid. I should never have had her. Is there anyone I can call who’ll actually take her away? Health visitor has been useless all year, they just see that she’s not my first and assume I’m ok even though I’ve tried to make it clear that I’m not. I don’t think anyone actually understands just how awful she is.

JoMumsnet · 20/04/2020 12:44

Hi AwkwardAsAllGetout,

We're really sorry that you're going through such a difficult time.

We can see you're getting some good support from other Mumsnetters here, but we thought we'd also add a link to our Mental Health resources as there are many organisations listed which could give you some more support in real life. The Samaritans are there for you too, by emailing [email protected] or calling 116 123, any time.

Several Mumsnetters have suggested that you may be experiencing postnatal depression, so we'd urge you to take a look at an organisation called PANDAS. Their webpage is here and they have a helpline available Monday to Sunday 9am - 8pm - 0808 1961 776.

We also wanted to share a link with Mind's information on how to cope as a parent with a mental health problem. It's an online booklet for anyone who is a parent living with a mental health problem, with suggestions on what you can do to help yourself and your children. It also explains what support is available and includes information for friends and family. Please do take a look.

And finally, here's a link to the NHS page on strategies to help parents.

Sending good wishes, OP. We really hope you're okay. Flowers

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