Feeling low

[crankyhousewife]

I'm not desperately low but want to stop my mood from going any lower. Any tips?

Bumping op. Do you have hobbies or interests? Can you join a gym or group of some kind?

I always found that exercise helps, even a brisk walk for about half an hour, just to get out and have fresh air too.

Regular, healthy meals or snacks to regulate your blood sugar.

Listen to music that you find relaxing.

If you are able to focus, a good book is a great way to get your mind off things.

Thank you both of you. I don't really have any hobbies but agree that keeping busy and exercise would be helpful. Being Monday I'm back at work today and don't feel as low.

Good to hear! Please keep talking though it helps

Things are no better, if anything they're worse. Lots of bad, suicidal thoughts today.

Op do you have rl support? Can you call samaritans?

You should call the Samaritans or text SHOUT but they take a while to respond at weekends. I hope you are ok, you can talk in here, I’m around x

I have my husband but I just feel so totally low. I don't know why.

I'm really worried about "reaching out" for help from the professionals for fear that things will escalate.

@crankyhousewife that's what they're their for. I'm currently on meds and having counselling because I know I need it to get better. What are you afraid of?

I've got long term MH problems and my concern is that by involving the professionals I'll have to have more appointments, take time off work or ultimately end up in hospital.

I feel marginally better right now.

Hello @crankyhousewife we're really sorry to hear how you're feeling.

We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged up to us we usually add a link to our Mental Health resources. You can also go to the Samaritans website or email them on [email protected]. Support from other Mumsnetters is great and we hope you will be able to take some comfort from your fellow posters, but as other MNers will tell you, it's really a good idea to seek RL help and support as well.

We also like to remind everyone that, although we're awed daily by the astonishing support our members give each other through life's trickier twists and turns, we'd always caution anyone never to give more of themselves to another poster, emotionally or financially, than they can afford to spare.

@crankyhousewife do you feel you might benefit from some councilling? Glad youre feeling a little better x

I'm having CBT but I don't think I need counselling.

@crankyhousewife I'm having it too. Mot started interventions yet. Hope it works when we do...

It's a hard time of year for me due to a family tragedy a few years ago. 8 to be exact. My long time partner is "bored" listening to me go on about it, even though I say nothing anymore, or anytime of the year.
I just go into myself at the anniversary and become quiet. He seems pissed off and annoyed cos I'm not my normal "bubbly" self giving him all my attention and him being centre of the world. He's the only man iv ever truly loved but sometimes I think I hate him and just wish he'd disappear and be gone

Sorry to hear that.

Well it all kicked off today at my psychiatrists appointment. Apparently I'm 3 weeks off being hospitalised and lacking insight. That escalated quickly.

Sorry to hear about your sudden escalation. It sounds like it was unexpected? I have Bipolar, and when I have been manic I have been described as lacking insight. But I write as I wanted to say that that can change, so do not fret. Plus the fact you have been seeking help shows you must have some basic insight into your difficulties, even if that doesn't extend fully to include your whole circumstance. You are doing the right things. Keep it up, and be kind to yourself.

I've been told I have bipolar too but I came off my depot and I'm cured.

I'm new to dis forum and think I may have posted my comment incorrectly. I just clicked on mental health. Sorry. I didn't know your meant to post your own thread separately. I don't know how to delete it pls just ignore it. Thanks