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Am I depressed?

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rs97x · 26/03/2022 16:48

Hi, I'm not really sure how to word this question but I'm struggling a lot with my mental health.

The thing is I don't know what my problem is, because some days I'm fine and the. others everything gets on top of me. I genuinely hate my life and everything about it - I can get so angry at the drop of a hate and so upset and irate.

With that being said, I love my children, I really do they are my whole world, Im a mum to two boys 2y and 7m they're angels, my two year old can be a handful at times but nothing extreme. I don't have much support, both my parents have passed away when I was younger, I'm 24 now.

I have my husbands mum who will look after my oldest sometimes which is great to bond with my youngest. My 2yo is also at nursery from 9-12 mon to Friday.

I have always struggled with anxiety and I sometimes take panic attacks when I can't deal with certain situations. I'm not on any medication although I was prescribed propranolol when I was younger. I honestly just feel like I'm rambling now sorry, but my point is I just don't feel okay when I have these "breakdown" type things, days where I'm upset and irate I can get bad, when I was younger I self harmed and attempted suicide a few times - that's what worries me so much, the way I can be so extremely distraught one day and completely fine the next, I do still get urges but usually just cry and hate myself. I don't know what to do, I don't know if it's anti depressants I need I don't know what it is, I'm scared incase I get them and I'm a zombie.

I'm really sorry if this makes no sense, I'm typing as my youngest naps and currently not feeling good, my husband is out with friends and I just feel so lonely and horrible. I have literally one friend and she's always busy so I've literally no one to talk to

Thank you for reading and tia for any advice

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Frollop · 26/03/2022 22:07

@rs97x Story to hear how your feeling, I would book an appointment with your GP to discuss support options.
Everymindmatters website via NHS is really good for information and advice regarding maintaining health MH. Also look into Talking Therapies via NHS...you can self refer or GP can refer you if your in the UK.
Remember to call the Samaritans for listening support or email on their website and SHOUT is a text support service should you prefer to communicate this way.
Do you have time to exercise or walk? Also maybe take a B12 supplement for your mood..speak to your GP.
You will get through this but you need time and supportFlowers X

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