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Struggling

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BabyG22 · 02/08/2022 19:29

Hi all, I’ve been really struggling the last few days with low motivation and self esteem. Long story short the GP messed up my prescription so I was without my meds for approx 7 days. Towards the end of those days I got extremely tired, weepy, no motivation etc. I have them now and have been taking them again for 3 days. My OH was very supportive when I ran out as he understands how much of a difference my meds make to me but he is less understanding now I’m back on them as I think he expected me to be instantly back to normal but it hasn’t quite happened that way. I’m finding everything very overwhelming - mainly housework but basic things like showering, walking the dog and food shopping have been difficult too. Everything just seems too much and every time I ‘fail’ to do something I’ve promised myself I’ll do today I feel even worse about myself and my self-esteem plummets more and more. I’m finding it very hard to go easy on myself until I (hopefully) find my motivation and get back to normal again. Feeling not good enough to be a mum or a partner etc as I don’t have my stuff together. Just offloading, any support very welcome. I’m so stuck in my head at the moment it would be nice to get an outside perspective xx

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Whoops1 · 03/08/2022 17:31

Just a massive hug. I’m in the same place and it sucks big time .

Mischance · 03/08/2022 17:33

I am sorry to hear this. Please make sure that you do not let that gap in meds happen again - no wonder you feel grim. Nag the practice when you can see you are getting low!

Angelswithflirtyfaces · 03/08/2022 21:31

So sorry you are feeling low. Can you get together a small self care kit that can get you through rough patches?
Small box of ideas/ music/ books podcasts/ pamper ideas or crafts so you can take time out to be extra kind to yourself?
I find if I do this and have a bit of escapism these phases pass quicker.

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