What's the point in living anymore

[newhomenewlife47]

I'm struggling more and more each day. The cost of living is rising, every day I struggle to get the dc ready for school, work is stressful, im worried about war, covid, climate change. It's all bad news.
Some days I wish putin would just take us all out, it would be easier

And to add to it, not had a holiday for 3 years

Life will get better, the tough times make us appreciate the good times. We are in tough times. But it will get better.

Stay strong for your Kiddos!

Oh gosh I am sorry you feel like that . I remember how hard life could be juggling everything when the children were younger . I felt I didn’t do anything well. But life did improve and I am sure it will for you too. Do you have a friend or family you can talk to or does your work offer counselling services? I am no professional but you sound very anxious. Could you get an appointment with your GP. Try not to watch the news as it is all gloom and doom at the minute. Spring is coming and Covid is getting under control so it’s time to get out with your children and to start enjoying life again if you can.

Hi newhomenewlife47 sorry that you are struggling ATM

The global situation is very worrying ATM, and I agree the uncertainty is very draining, but is it possible for you to perhaps limit your exposure to the news and only worry about the things that affect you directly while you are struggling?

And is it possible maybe to try and improve each difficult bit of your life in tiny steps?

So for example do you have any RL support getting your dc to school? A partner? Any family, friends or neighbours who could help?

Are the mornings difficult because you are depressed? If so, could you go and see the GP and get some medication or talking therapy?

With work, could you take a short leave of absence on mh grounds, even if you just use it to stay at home, catch up on sleep, and watch Netflix and take some time out?

And how is your sleep, nutrition, activity ; are you looking after yourself?

Is there any time in your day, even one hour a week, when you can do something creative or interesting that makes you feel better like a hobby or a sport or something calming like yoga?

Wishing you all the best

Things get better. Just know that. No matter how hard things seem now you will get through it. Life is long and difficult at times I know. Having people to chat with helps. Do you have people around you for support?

Hi newhomenewlife47,

We can see you're having a really hard time of it at the moment. We hope you don't mind but we wanted to drop by with a few links to resources that you might find helpful. Here are our Mental Health resources. You can also go to the Samaritans website, or email them on [email protected]

We can see you're getting some good advice and support on your thread already, but as other MNers will tell you, it's a good idea to seek out real-life help and support as well.

Here are some further support links:
Mental Health Foundation: Tips to look after yourself during scary world events
Mind: Tips for everyday living
Mind: Mental wellbeing
NHS: Improve your mental wellbeing

We hope things start to feel a bit easier for you soon, OP.

Thank you for all the support

I do have friends and DH who I can talk to and offer support. I think talking to the Gp might help

I'm sorry for how you're feeling. I can relate. I recently found myself kind of hoping Putin would nuke us so it would all be over - I worry about the world my daughter will grow up in. I keep going for her sake but I'm so weary.

But do talk to your doctor. Are you taking any medication for your mental health? Maybe it's time for a review?

You're not alone, op.
I have felt the same recently.
Stopping watching the news and getting outside more helped me a bit
Sending love and strength

If I may, I would urge you to hang in there op . The pandemic has been hard on everyone and the fact that it has been followed by military aggression in Ukraine with potential for a global war is frightening and yet another blow... . So what you are feeling is a normal response to awful events.

It's great that you are going to see the GP. Maybe you could get some medication, which could give you a chance to work on some self care and getting more support. Don't be afraid of telling others how you feel and asking for help. And please note that a lot of recent research has looked in to brain plasticity eg your mental state can change, it is possible to feel differently over time, even though you might think that it never will! Also scientists know that brain chemistry can affect your thoughts, but also that your thoughts can influence your brain chemistry. Wishing you lots of strength to move forwards .

Don't watch the news? Why would you worry about events that are nothing to do with you and have no impact on your life. Why even trust the mainstream media anymore trying to create these panics, look what happened when there was no food in the shops two years ago, all because of the media and Facebook trying to create their own news to increase circulation. Just switch it all off and concentrate on your own life and family and friends.

No one is going to get 'nuked' either ffs.

Some people have had horrible lives and are very disadvantaged, they have mental health problems and come on this forum, and it's full of middle class privileged people whining about 'Covid' and 'Putin'. People at the bottom who are trying to survive each day are not talking about these things you know.

@Midnightfeasts what on earth are you on about why have you come on a mental health post and made such comments