General support thread 2

[Helplessandheartbroke]

All welcome. No judgement and kindness all around x

@CustardPies4 I sometimes like the mental space when I'm driving, if I'm anxious I can talk to myself etc. Although not that experienced with long drives!

Ah thank you for asking. Well a lot of things happened over the last year workwise. To be honest over the last three or four years. I am grasping my way forward though. There's an awful lot to be honest.

I went for a walk this evening which was nice for clearing my head. I hope I can keep seeing a way forward and not feeling so low. 💐

I appear to have just written that message to myself @fara20 I meant to tag!

@Helplessandheartbroke Sending hugs lovely. I’m generally ok, being discharged from perinatal next week as my little one will be two so bit nervous about that 🥹

was it just the one dog you had? Do you think you’ll get another one? x

Happy Friday everyone.

I'm tired today. Having to come off meds as they're effecting my heart. Work is so busy I haven't eaten yet. And I'm wondering what it's all for as I don't even have my partner to cuddle anymore.

I'm just tired and don't know what my purpose is anymore

Well you did mention about talking to yourself!
I found the train journey when I went for the interview pretty difficult, especially on the way back. Very claustrophobic, and just stuck with my own thoughts. And I get anxious about changing trains. I don't know, I hope I've made the right decision.
I'm sorry you've had issues with work. it takes a big toll. I hope things get easier for you. Good that you took a walk and found it beneficial.

Hi @JamSandle That sucks that you have to come off the meds, I hope they can find an alternative for you.
I sympathise completely with feeling tired and wondering what the point is. It feels like everyone has something except me. Even though I know some people have got it worse than me.

Hello, lovely!
thanks for your message- I feel that the very temporary and minimal benefit from therapy might not justify the huge investment of time and logistics with work. I'd be prepared to give counselling another try. I'm not knocking EMDR or CBT, i do know people who have had very real improvements in their mental health following these, but I'm unfortunately not one of them. Some people can't be fixed, I know this and realising it can be liberating, but still feel we can be helped, if only by listening. How are you doing today?

@UseOfWeapons Have you ever heard of/tried remedial hypnosis? It's a talking therapy except the conversation is directly with your subconscious mind. I did an AMA on it (it's what I do!) which has lots on info.

No, I haven't! That's one I haven't tried. I'll look up your thread, thank you!

Hey ladies. Hope your all OK. @Helplessandheartbroke sending a hug to you. Dogs really are a part of the family.
@UseOfWeapons hello 👋.
Still doing OK on a whole. Been feeling overwhelmingly tired last couple of days which in turn makes me anxious about being ill again. Mind being a little to busy. I feel like even though I'm doing better mental illness is always going to be a bit of a cloud following me. X

I totally agree with the cloud sentiment, I’ve come to the conclusion i will never be completely free from anxiety, no matter how much better I’m going it’s always there lingering in the background 🙈

Hey all. Hope Saturday is being good to you.
Having a decent day but have noticed a few doubts creeping in. I think it was @robinshields who said they were working on tolerating uncertainty.
I just don't know how to do it. How can you be OK with not ever knowing 100%.
I know my thoughts are irrational but that little nagging doubt is just there.🤷‍♀️

@Ilovedogs1 thanks lovely. Sorry you're having a rough day. I haven't got the answers but I hear you and I'm here for a hand hold x

@Whycantgiraffesdance thanks sweet. What is it you're feeling anxious about? You sound like a great mum! X

@UseOfWeapons some good advice there did you find the thread? If so please can you share it? @Eyesopenwideawake I've seen you give lots of good advice on MN thanks for joining us x

Sorry I've not tagged everyone I'm shattered and not got much head space today. I hope you can all have a relaxing evening and @JamSandle think of that amazing holiday you went on earlier this year and how many more you can have x

How is everyone x

@Helplessandheartbroke I'm OK. Pretty much the same as yesterday. Having a decent day with some background anxiety/doubts. Managed an hour in the gym.
How has your day been?

@Ilovedogs1 well done you! I really need to look at rejoining the gym. I've put loads of weight on and it's great for MH isn't it. I'm OK. Tired as not sleeping great x

@Helplessandheartbroke
This is the thread…
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/AMA/4559328-im-a-hypnotist-remedial-not-stage-ama

Hello. Hope everyone is OK.
I have just done my first week away at new contract job. I was so anxious before I left I was nearly sick. I took Nytol to try and sleep better and it helped a bit. Still, being occupied during the days distracted me from my other worries. I didn't even really want to come back to my lonely existence here.

I'm glad to hear work was good fara. How are you doing today?

Thanks @JamSandle I'm trying not to sink back down. I want to move from here but I don't know how.
How are you doing?

I'm having a hard day. Just feeling really out of sorts. Like I want to cry but can't? I miss my ex terribly and the pain is really hard. I got out did a food shop and got some bits and bobs done. I feel I need everything really low key right now.

Where would you like to move to if you could? Is it possible in the future?

I feel isolated where I am. I was so done with people when I moved here. Now I want to be nearer to things. I don't care where. But renting is so expensive it really narrows my options. I feel lonely and I have no way to meet people.

Hi all, I'm really struggling today. Had a rough week and had a blow out last night. Behaved like an idiot and I'm so down today x

Hello, my lovely.
Don't be down on yourself, behaving like an idiot is something we all do from time to time.I just apologise to anyone I feel I might have spoken to thoughtlessly, and try and do better. Don’t always succeed, especially when I’m struggling, but I try. You’re coping with a lot, valiantly, please don’t use one incident as stick to beat yourself with. Thinking of you 💐xx

@UseOfWeapons thank you for your lovely message. I was out of order and it's not an excuse but I had a horrible week. I've apologised and I'm laying off the drink now x