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Idiot, unrealistic twat.

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Bunnyfluffles · 02/10/2022 18:34

Really can't cope. After trying super hard for so long I got a job only to be kicked out after the mini budget, but actually I couldn't do it all, I was all over the place with anxiety and couldn't think straight. I can't handle all the stress of being a mum of teens, the exams, the college, the cooking etc. The emotional stress. I should never have had kids. I listened to too many other people and made some crap choices that I can't seem to recover from and everything is such a slog. I'm just realising now I'm getting very wobbly round the edges. And beginning to think there's no point. It must get easier, right?
How the f do I get another job and a direction at a time when my teacher mates are retiring.and I haven't a clue how to actually work it seems. I'm so screwed.

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AutumnCrow · 02/10/2022 18:39

That's a heck of a lot you've got there to deal with. It's just one thing after another to organise, or do, or think about. I definitely do got it.

Right now, today, what's your priority?

It could be as easy as 'get an early night'.

TwocksAway · 02/10/2022 18:42

I think it would be beneficial to have a chat to your GP, you might feel better if you were on Propranolol and/or AD.

Can I ask how old you are?
Simply because I was very like you when I started peri menopause.
My MH has improved greatly since starting HRT and I’m no longer so emotionally stressed.

You aren’t screwed. Things will get better Flowers

Bunnyfluffles · 04/10/2022 17:19

Thanks I chatted to the GP after trying to cope on my own. have just picked up some sertraline, which is scaring me as well.
I'm 59. I don't know what happened, well I do, kids and a stressed out DH, then cancer knocked me for 6, then DH nearly died with an illness then was made redundant then COVID and all the while horrible horrible stress. And suddenly I'm ancient and unemployable and utterly miserable and freaked out. Wtf do I do? All the job people are like, ' find something you like' but that's just not helpful. I'd like to train as a counselor but..money and time.
I'm so anxious and stressed and paralysed with terror. DH very miserable at his job and can't cope which scared me even more.
Please help! I really can't do this.

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Bunnyfluffles · 11/10/2022 17:57

Thanks both. How do you cope?
I'm crawling through the day and just want to not be here. I'm so anxious about now about the future, and stuck too. I've been stuck for years. It's horrible. No money, exhausted DH. Who resents me for not working. I've looked for work but don't seem suitable for anything.

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