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Feeling so fragile and on edge

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blubberball · 08/05/2026 10:35

At the moment, I'm feeling like anything can send me into a downward spiral. My ds is going through an ADHD assessment, and I needed to dig out old health records and school reports. I found record books from when he was at nursery school. He was there whilst I was at work, and I have this feeling that I missed out. I've never felt like this before. I've always enjoyed progress and seeing them grow more independent. Reading about him playing, laughing and being happy. Enjoying stories and snacks. I feel so much guilt and sadness that I'm always too stressed and tired to enjoy moments like that.

I also found my old school reports, which made me feel sad as well. It makes me think that I'm incapable of ever being happy. I've never been happy and I'm not sure that I ever will be.

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Lizzbear · 08/05/2026 11:17

Sorry you’re feeling like this. Could you say more about why you feel you’re never going to be happy?
Is it hormones or would an ssri help for a bit?

blubberball · 08/05/2026 11:51

Probably hormones never help. I've had diagnosed depression since 2009. I stopped taking citalopram last year and have been trying to manage without going back onto anti depressants. I also have complex PTSD from an abusive relationship, anxiety, and chronic health conditions. I guess everything just catches up and gets on top of you at some point

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Lizzbear · 08/05/2026 12:42

Would you consider Sertraline? I found it more helpful than citalopram.

blubberball · 08/05/2026 13:32

I'm a bit scared of going back on drugs tbh

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