Anyone else struggling with covid lockdown

[Lottie124]

I was started on sertraline last June, due to low mood and anxiety due to covid! Ever since I’m just generally struggling with life at the moment, I’m much better since starting the sertraline, I’m sure it’s covid and lockdowns not been able to do anything but work, I work in pharmacy just feel like I’m constantly wading through mud all the time! I guess there isn’t much to be happy about right now! Just want my pre covid life back :(

@BeanieB2020
Oh I feel for you love! You sound like more of an extravert than me so if I'm struggling I can shine this is really rough for you. Bubbles are all very well but with the best will in the world you can get sick of seeing the same people ... (no offense mum!!). Try and persevere with the video calls - I know it's crap but it's "better than nothing" as they say. Start telling crazy Mumsnet stories like they happened to you if you run out of conversation... NOONE WILL BE THE WISER

I honestly don't think i can cope with it much longer, its all i can do to get through each day then i go to bed dreading the next day

[quote katnyps]@BeanieB2020
Oh I feel for you love! You sound like more of an extravert than me so if I'm struggling I can shine this is really rough for you. Bubbles are all very well but with the best will in the world you can get sick of seeing the same people ... (no offense mum!!). Try and persevere with the video calls - I know it's crap but it's "better than nothing" as they say. Start telling crazy Mumsnet stories like they happened to you if you run out of conversation... NOONE WILL BE THE WISER [/quote]
Thank you! I actually used to think I was an introvert and in normal times I am, but not any more! I sometimes wonder if the pandemic has changed me forever because I am craving human interaction so much and never have before (because I was getting enough of it before, I guess)

My mental health before all of this was poor, but manageable. I feel safe in the house, and so to begin with the lockdowns were interesting to say the least. My way of living became the norm.

Now though, I am so ill. Those snippets of interactions I was having with my family before have gone completely, my support from my GP has gone. I was being monitored regularly.
They were obviously helping me more than I realised.

Now that I am left to my own devices, I have lost control completely over my anorexia.
I did try and contact my GP who did nothing more than send me for bloods (which were fine), and offered me a number for therapy. Which you cant see them face to face anyway either. My GP avoids even phone calls and responds to doctor requests via text message.

So my weight is still dropping. Its at the stage now where I am scared to keep at my doctors because I think I would be hospitalised if they actually did see me and weigh me, and I dont want to be.

Yes, it is too much time in your head, less structure and focus, not good for MH is it. I used to have a plan including things like swimming etc to help all of that is out the window now.

TheChip I'm sorry to hear that I wonder if any support groups in your area. I know there is something called Beat online. Sorry to hear they are being rubbish at the GPs. They should refer you to specialist help really.

Thanks @Orangeblossom1977 I havent heard of beat before so I will check it out.