Mental health hangover - how can I feel better

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I had a bad day yesterday.

My son died two years ago, things have been going OK but recently things have knocked me off a bit. I'm blaming the queen.

Yesterday I had a row with DH and completely fell apart. Cried most of the day, including getting quite panicky.

Today I feel physically awful. I have that toxic post-adrenaline /cortisol feeling where I feel woozy - like I've just come round from a really deep sleep. I have a pain in my chest and just generally feel dreadful.

What will help? I need to eat something.

I'm on medication at the moment but do have some beta blockers to take when I need. I'm not sure whether it's too late for that though.

I'm not sure whether I should look at restarting my medication or whether yesterday was just a bad day.

Walk? Sleep? I really should do some work but I can't get my head together b

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son be kind to yourself.

Yes, a walk, good food, a nice cup of tea and some rest sounds good to as basic care for you. You've been through so much. Do you have anyone IRL to talk your feelings through?

I'm so sorry you are going through this.

After being through what you have been through, it's likely you will had bad days. And I agree, the loss of HMQ and the media coverage after was really heavy going.
I'm having a rough time at the moment and I'm finding that remembering to eat and keeping my blood sugar stable is a really big one - especially when you don't feel like eating.
I do a lot of guided meditations too as that gives some peace.
Making connection with other people is another big one for me and helps.
I walk lots and that helps.
I know you wrote this a few days ago and I hope you are through the dark patch but just wanted to send my best wishes to you x

Thank you both.

I do feel a little better although still feel physically very tired.

I'm trying to concentrate on having something nutritious for lunch, and drinking enough water. I'm hoping that will help.

We saw friends this weekend which has also made a difference.

Glad you're feeling better

I know exactly the episode you mean with the cortisol etc

if you can't eat, then a hot choc or a fruit smoothie will help. It's a good way to control adrenaline apparently.

need to take my own advice today!

So glad to hear you have had some more positive days that you can build on.
The cortisol thing is just so awful so I really feel for you.

As has already been said, be kind to yourself. Go gently. And take one day at a time x