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AIBU to not want to wake up in the morning?

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HappyBunny120 · 16/08/2026 17:53

I have a DS with significant mental health issues & a chronic, life limiting disease. I have a 14 yr old DD who is feeling all the hormonal feels. I work full time to make ends meet as both of my kids refuse to see their Dads.
I have no family support & not many friends locally.
Am absolutely on my knees & the thought of not waking up tomorrow is a dream come true.

OP posts:
Darkdiamond · 16/08/2026 17:59

I am so sorry to hear about everything you are going through. It sounds like you are at absolute breaking point amd anyone would be with all of those pressures. I have no practical advice to give you other than to offer you a big virtual hug. Someone else will be along with more suggestions, soon I'm sure.

Trumptontown · 16/08/2026 18:12

HappyBunny120 · 16/08/2026 17:53

I have a DS with significant mental health issues & a chronic, life limiting disease. I have a 14 yr old DD who is feeling all the hormonal feels. I work full time to make ends meet as both of my kids refuse to see their Dads.
I have no family support & not many friends locally.
Am absolutely on my knees & the thought of not waking up tomorrow is a dream come true.

Sorry to hear this OP. You both are and aren’t being unreasonable! Have you thought about posting in the mental health forum, as you may get more supportive and tailored responses.

MCF86 · 16/08/2026 18:27

I'm sorry you are feeling so low OP 💐
Have you spoken to your GP about the way you are feeling? I wonder if they may be able to signpost you to some support services, particularly for your son.

HappyBunny120 · 16/08/2026 18:28

Thanks both for your responses, I think my issue is I’m not looking for solutions as there aren’t any, I was just reaching out to see if anyone is in a similar boat?
I live for my kids, but that’s all I live for & it’s tough.

OP posts:
LivMumsnet · 16/08/2026 20:01

Hello OP, we are really sorry to hear you are feeling this way.

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 really 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.

We are going to move this thread to the Mental Health section shortly, OP - we know you started it in AIBU but we think it would be more helpful in Mental Health. We hope you understand.💐

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MCF86 · 16/08/2026 20:15

I can't imagine how difficult it is solo parenting with no support, let alone having to support your child with both physical and mental health on top of the more typical parenting/household stuff. It is no wonder you are exhausted.
How old is your DS?

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