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Feel like a monster

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Wtsthepoint · 10/05/2023 11:10

I'm struggling, really struggling.

I've had mental health problems since childhood, but the past few years have been pretty stable.
Until the past few weeks. I had a week long manic episode and drove myself into the ground physically and mentally, but at the time i felt on top of the world, I got so much done!

Until the slightest thing knocked me off, I've gone into some sort of anxious delusional state, I'm convinced everyone hates me.
I've become short tempered with my kids, I made my 6yr old cry last night and I feel like the worst person on the planet.
Granted, he deserved to be told off but I think it must've been the way I was looking at him when telling him...I caught the look on my face in the mirror and I didn't even look like myself 😥 I looked evil and twisted.

Life has been very stressful lately, I don't have much support and the Dr's aren't much help...I just get offered anti depressants (I'm not depressed in general)
I feel my sanity slipping away from me, I caught myself ranting out loud to myself walking down the street (usually I do it silently) I've become so aware of how unwell I am.

My kids deserve better, I feel like a monster. I want to scream and cry and smash everything. But I also want to run and hide away from everyone.

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Thatsnotevenmyusername · 10/05/2023 11:17

You poor thing, you definitely sound like you’re struggling at the minute so please be kind to yourself.

Do you have an OH and are they supportive? Family nearby? You say you had a manic episode, have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Are you in mood stabilisers? Do you have a psychiatrist or CPN who you can see urgently? 💐

gallina · 10/05/2023 11:18

Could you make an urgent gp appointment? Show the doctor what you have written here.

You're not a monster, you clearly care. I know you said that the doctors just offer antidepressants, but maybe that is what you need right now.

Wtsthepoint · 10/05/2023 11:25

I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder 11yrs ago, but not sure how accurate it is.
I've had these episodes before in the past, just not for a while.
I do have a partner, but he isn't very supportive, his way of coping is to get drunk...I have tried drinking but it seems to intensify how I'm feeling.
I don't have a mental health worker anymore, I was signed off years ago as I was stable. I refuse medication as I didn't like how numb and disassociated they made me.

I'm struggling so much to be present for my kids 😥

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Wtsthepoint · 10/05/2023 11:26

Also, no family nearby.

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Wolfiefan · 10/05/2023 11:29

You may have to reconsider medication if you’re struggling this much. Contact your GP.

Naughty1205 · 10/05/2023 11:38

You need to go back on meds

Dogsarebetterthanhumans · 12/05/2023 19:26

At least give the meds a few weeks. You might be pleasantly surprised by some of the newer ones xx

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