Can't stop crying

[Bigpinkslippers]

Ive been working from home since March, all computer based, a few meetings but very little contact with anyone outside of email. Work has been extremely busy and I'm putting in extra hours just to keep my head above water. Life outside if work is just as bad, last time I saw any friends was July, no one contacts me but they do respond if I instigate contact. DH appears to have turned into an elderly man ( he's in his 50s)and is happy just to watch telly in silence. Teen DSs doing there own thing. I'm so lonely and stressed, pressure was mounting with work on Friday and I just started crying, over the weekend I keep breaking down, family haven't noticed. Don't feel I can talk to anyone in real life, have to force myself to leave the house but saying that it must be 2 weeks since I've done that. Not sure what I want from this thread, perhaps just needed to get it out.

I can sympathise with you Op I had a very bad week last week. I feel like I’ve been just holding it together and last week it all came to a head. I too spent lots of time crying and am still struggling to motivate myself to do things. However I’m feeling better this week. I spoke to my doctor who has given me some low level meds and also told me to self refer to our local team to give me some support for coping strategies.
I think you should just take some time for yourself this weekend and rest/try to go for a walk. I think a lot of people are finding it very hard at the moment. Its unprecedented times so be kind to yourself.

I know how you feel, just lately I’ve become really anxious and teary. I’ve been working from home since March and it’s so isolating. I am thinking of ringing the GP as I feel I really need to speak to someone, it might be worth a try. I’ve always had anxiety but it has got much worse over this year, particularly over the last few weeks.

Thanks for the replies, it is probably the isolation from other people which is getting the better of me, in summer I would sit in the sun at lunch so perhaps my vit D is getting low too. I've not had any issues before, I think work do have a counselling service so will look into this, I don't think I could speak to anyone without breaking down but perhaps there's an online chat

Don't worry about breaking down. I sobbed to the GP receptionist and then the GP over the phone on Thurs. It happens! I now have antidepressants (again) which is shit but at the same time better than sinking further into darkness. I've been here before which helps in a way - I got help earlier this time.

Speak to someone. It doesn't matter if you cry while you do it.

I also cried to my GP. I bet they are getting a lot of this sort of thing at the moment. Just know you aren’t alone x

OP you are so far from alone in feeling like this. I am in a similar position to you and really struggling. I can't remember when I last went out. I had a very bad week last week and I've got to the point I've decided I need to ask my gp for help.