Had a really shit day today, and im not sure why.

[lucyellensmum]

DD had a bad night last night so im pretty tired, but then im always pretty tired. (understatement). Today i have just felt soooo stressed out, was offhand with DD, hardly interacted with her at all - just as well DP was in and out today. We went grocery shopping and i found it emmensly stressfull - seemed to be ALL the children in there were whinging or tantruming (mad!). Actually mine was quite well behaved (due to getting own way more like!). She has only been wanting daddy to put her to bed and that really upsets me, even though i have done it every single night for 2.5 years, you would think i would be glad of the break.

I am on citalopram 40mg, have been for nearly a year. Not ready to come off yet, but then am i? I mean, is this it? Am i expecting too much? I looked at the what are you doing today threads and my day wasnt much different to those with an average day - a bit dull, tired. So, why did i feel so stressed, that at bed time, i was there in the room for stories in body but not in mind - no wonder DD didnt want me to put her to bed.

Why did i feel so stressed today???

Because it was Good Friday because here were too many people and kids an you were tired. Do we ever have to have a reason? Sometimes we just are....

Have you been offered anything else or tried anything else other than just meds? I have found CBT and counselling helpful, Your GP should be able to set some up although it can take a while sometimes to get it. If you are interested I know of 2 free online courses as a stopgap Living Life to The Full (which is the one I got on better with and still use but we are all different) and Mood Gym

I know what I eat (or don't eat) effects how I feel. and I am pretty sure that Omega oils and multi vit containing b complex helped too.

Getting out side in the sun (hahah I should be so lucky in this country) and walking helps too. I did do exercise on prescription for a while but I also suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and the gym it was at was too busy ans stressful for me much of the time it may be worth asking your GP about though.

ive had counselling, i found it unhelpful to be honest, and i have a massive problem with moodgym - my computor wont let me do that and mumsnet at the same time I may try your other link though, as i found the whole mood gym thing to "preppy" if you know what i mean.

Could be interested in exercise on prescription though, would love to get back to the gym (used to go nearly every day at uni - better than working ) but finances are tight. Definately might be worth a try.

My doctor wanted me to change meds a while back but i am reluctant because im ticking along ok with the citalopram, and i just don't want the anxiety to come back, thing is, it is creeping its insiduous way back into my mind lately. Now my doctor is on mat leave so a bit up in the air. I could look into some herbal stuff, but not ready to give up my "happy pills" as yet.

I know what you mean about too many kids - they were everywhere, and all badly behaved i was as the screaming seemed to follow me round, it wasnt even mine and i felt stressed. But yay, no more shopping this weekend.

Hey dudette

Have to make coffee & then I'll be back

Just didn't wanna read & run x

I totally know what you mean about moodgym the other one is British (well Scottish) and you can pick and choose what sections you want to try personally I found it much more logical. But CBT is not for everyone.

If you found the gym worked then ask your GP about exercise on prescription This is the sort of thing offered where I live You get a personal trainer who tailors a program to you and keeps n eye on your progress and changes things as need be.

I use headphones to block out the noise of other people can't really do that with DH and DD around though can you Must look mad at the moment I have one headphone thing on and the other is down me top on bump LOL by July I am going to have to find another way of coping

You may find something of interest on the Rethink website

thanks for the links, i will take a look when im less shattered

Just having a bad day i guess - but defo something in the water in sainsbury today

think it was in the Water over here in Morrisons too LOL Centre of Bristol was not a lot better sadly I had to go in to sort out coach tickets for Easter Monday. We are all allowed bad days makes the good ones feel all the better

Sleep well Hun tomorrow is a new day

A new day today, and i feel much a bit better Just stole DD1s Green Day CD and put it on full blast to burst bubbles with DD2 - now i feel good, but have a strange urge to go to the pub , adrenalin

So glad today has been a bit better