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Life doesn't feel worth living any more

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WigWamBam · 28/02/2005 09:49

I was going to change my name for this because I don't want anyone judging me, but I decided not to. If I can't post this under my own name I won't post it at all ... I may end up deleting the whole thing anyway.

I've had depression since dd was born 3.75 years ago, but have only been taking ads (Citalopram 40mg) over the last 6 months or so. I thought the ads were helping, but over the past couple of months I've had more bad days than good, and the last two episodes I've had have been really bad. I'm trying so hard to fight it, and on the surface everything seems normal to other people, but inside I'm a mess and don't know how to get out of this big, black pit that I'm at the bottom of again.

Right now I feel as low as I have ever felt, and have been having suicidal thoughts again. I sat here at 2am this morning and counted out all of the ads I have, wondering how long it would take to swallow them all - the only thing that stopped me was the fact that dh is away for a couple of days and I couldn't leave dd alone, I just couldn't do that to her. I know it's stupid and irrational, I know that it's only the depression talking and not how I really feel, but I'm so scared that one day I won't be able to see that so clearly and will do something stupid. I feel useless and worthless, and sometimes it really seems that dh and dd would be so much better off without me around.

I hate this, I hate being me, I hate living this way.

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hub2dee · 05/03/2005 22:45

Do not doubt umlaut knowledge for one moment.

Only made a point of it because they're particularly easy to do on the Mac.

Sod the effing needles, you've been talking about stones and soil and trains and badgers...

Would humbly suggest needles will be the least of your worries if you can get the mist to rise.

Defo ask about endocrin. Can't hurt (apart from your arm). Esp. if you haven't had any particular review / investigation on the thyroid stuff for a little while. A particularly hot consultant will be up on the latest research / theories and you never know, s/he might be able to help greatly.

Further, depression specialists (psychiatrists ?) may be aware of other ADs which might suit the old WigWam a bit better taking into account addtional factors, such as the thyroid / PND possibilities etc.

You need to be the one directing the possible investigatons cos ain't no one else gonna do it for ya like you can, IYSWIM.

actualisedad · 06/03/2005 08:47

Hello WWB!

Just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated on Mothers Day!

wobblyknicks · 06/03/2005 10:07

Totally agree with actualisedad - you are a fantastic mum wwb and hope you're having a good mother's day.

maomao · 06/03/2005 10:21

Wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day, WWB. Hope you can get thru to the GP tomorrow. Am thinking of you today! xxx

WigWamBam · 06/03/2005 18:36

Awww, thank you . I really don't deserve it, I'm Mrs Crap Parent from Crap Parentville, as I'm sure dd would tell you all if she could.

Hub2dee, I'll ask, OK, I'll ask! Although I'd still rather crawl off under my stone.

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RTKangaMummy · 06/03/2005 18:38

Hi WWB

I am sure your DD thinks you are the best mummy

wobblyknicks · 06/03/2005 18:39

Anyone who can bring up such an inquistive, brainy dd must be doing something very right!!!

And yes, just ask - I WILL be on your back about it otherwise, you know I will!!!

WigWamBam · 06/03/2005 18:42

It's despite me rather than because of me, though. It's to her credit that she's inquisitive and bright, not mine.

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wobblyknicks · 06/03/2005 18:43

Kids cannot bring themselves up - it's because of you that she's what she is, hard to believe as a mummy but it's true. Just take credit where crdit's due!!

hub2dee · 06/03/2005 19:16

This is a computer generated message.

Shit has been detected in sector Fd16ab02 of threadid 61505 in topicid 2100.

It is believed this shite is being spouted by user WigWamBam.

User has defied logic by being obviously, demonstrably, previously rather nice, but is currently being obviously, demonstrably full of shite.

Less of this tosh, WWB, you aren't doing yourself any favours.

Remember: Telephone suffle at 08:30. I want a feedback post at 08:45. So does everyone else.

RTKangaMummy · 06/03/2005 19:18

hub2dee

wobblyknicks · 06/03/2005 19:20

Love it hub2dee

WigWamBam · 06/03/2005 19:33

Oh, right, so I'm a bullshitter now on top of everything else?

Thanks mates.

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wobblyknicks · 06/03/2005 19:40

No you certainly aren't!!! Hub2dee was just trying to remind you that you're obviously not realising how good you really are atm because you feel so down.

We're just basically saying we love you and please start loving yourself too, don't take it the wrong way

hub2dee · 06/03/2005 19:43

WWB, please tell me you didn't take that the wrong way...

We can't understand quite what you're feeling, but I hope we can tell you when it sounds like you're being overly harsh on yourself...

I'm off to a family dinner now, but I'll check back later.

RTKangaMummy · 06/03/2005 19:44

Oh WWB you are deffo not a bullshitter

We all love you

And how much you are a really special person

Please I am sorry it came accross the wrong way,

wobblyknicks · 06/03/2005 19:47

wwb - where are you? Please come back, we definitely didn't mean any offence, we'd defend you if anyone else said you were crap so you don't get away with saying it either!!!

WigWamBam · 06/03/2005 20:20

Sorry, ignore me, I was just being over-sensitive and I now feel very silly. My head's not where it should be at the moment.

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wobblyknicks · 06/03/2005 20:21

Phew - felt sick at the thought we'd offended you over something that was meant nicely. Don't crawl back under your stone, stay and play.

actualisedad · 06/03/2005 21:19

Mrs Crap Parent from Crap Parentville - wow! A double-barreled name and living in an exclusive neighbourhood...I had no idea you were so posh!

No wonder your punctuation is so damn good...

hub2dee · 06/03/2005 22:20

WWB, yes: overly sensitive, but I can take a toadie flounce ribbet snap ribbet.

(Actually I must admit I was a little nervous all dinner that I'd made you upset, but that worked out OK: it meant I had only one portion of Green & Blacks organic chocolate ice cream instead of two).

No, your head isn't where it should be at the moment. We all hope, as I know you do, that shortly we will find you in a nice grassy field, with oxeye daisies and flowering clover, and wild poppies, and lots of delicious slugs and worms and not a badger in sight.

WigWamBam · 06/03/2005 22:23

I'm sorry.

Go back and have that second portion of ice-cream at once. I will not be held responsible for Green and Black's deprivation.

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hub2dee · 06/03/2005 22:34

I can't: I'm full.

You just helped me lose 1/4 lb !

WigWamBam · 06/03/2005 23:01

Glad to be of use. Although there's always room for more Green and Black's.

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hub2dee · 06/03/2005 23:15

Hey, WWB, I missed an apostrophe (Black's). You either decided not to point that out, or failed to see it.

You are either kind or losing your touch.

Night.

Post at 08:45 if you can, letting us know if you had any joy with evil receptionists.