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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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wobblyknicks · 08/03/2005 14:20

I've just had a text from her, she hasn't been able to get online today with one thing and another, but am sure she'll be on later.

hub2dee · 08/03/2005 14:40

Interfering badger it is then.

Phew.

Blu · 08/03/2005 14:42
hub2dee · 08/03/2005 14:52

Cheers for CAT, Blu.

Perhaps we can organise a badger rave later tonight ?

wobblyknicks · 08/03/2005 14:55

Am sure wwb likes having the badger watch looking out for her . Whitney Houston gets a bodyguard, mere mortals have to make do with badgers

crazymom · 08/03/2005 14:58

I truly hope WWB comes back on....feel for you WWB...I know thats not of any practical use but sometimes it eases the pain if you know there are other people out in the world who truly DO care and wish they could make a difference.......hope things improve soon.....please keep hoping....crazymom

maomao · 08/03/2005 15:03

WWB, you're collecting quite a menagerie --- a rottweiler, some badgers....

WigWamBam · 08/03/2005 15:09

Aaargh, you go away for a few hours and suddenly find you've got a zoo! Sorry if I worried anyone, dh has been here all day hogging the PC for work so I haven't been able to get online. He also doesn't want me to see another GP other than my own so I haven't been able to ring today - I have to wait until he goes out. I think he thinks it's best to wait because the immediate urgency seems to have gone (ie I'm only hiding under a stone, not counting out my pills anymore), and because it's better the devil you know.

I'm not sure whether he's right or not, but when I get a minute to myself I'll ring and make an appointment ... or get my rottweiller to do it for me.

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amynnixmum · 08/03/2005 15:11

Really pleased you're ok WWB.

maomao · 08/03/2005 15:12

Good to hear from you, WWB. Hope you can still call later today.
Should you decide to come out from under the stone and go into the undergrowth, I think you'll find some badgers there.

WigWamBam · 08/03/2005 15:13

As long as they're not toad-eating badgers I should be OK

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Blu · 08/03/2005 15:15

wwb.
Do whatever you feel you need most. How is it having dh working from home? Does he usually do that?

hub2dee · 08/03/2005 15:37

In human form I am vegetarian too. In badger form, however, I'm game for most small animals...

WigWamBam · 08/03/2005 15:48

Eeeeeek! A toad-eating vegetarian!

Luckily dh doesn't often work at home, he tends to want to try and organise me too much when he does. I don't really know what to do for the best with regard to the GP.

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marthamoo · 08/03/2005 16:07

It sometimes feels a bit safer under a stone, WWB - though I don't think this moo can fit under it with you, I'll just stand nearby and chew the cud.

You are...dare I say it...sounding a weeny bit better. I'm glad. Hang on in there xxx

WigWamBam · 08/03/2005 16:28

Moo, I'm feeling a bit better, still a bit wobbly but more positive. I still think I should see the GP though because this is three times in as many months I've had an episode like this.

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Blu · 08/03/2005 16:38

You might feel more supported if you saw a GP soon, too. But not 'time-waster'!

Why not see another GP, and if you don't get a response you need, you can always book the first appt with your usual GP in advance of his return.

marthamoo · 08/03/2005 16:58

Oh absolutely WWB - wasn't suggesting for a second that you don't see your doctor. My experience is that you can't ignore depression - even if you have periods of better days, the bad ones keep coming back until you get some effective help. You deserve all good days.

WigWamBam · 08/03/2005 17:56

Sorry, moo, wasn't trying to suggest that you meant any other (didn't word that post very well).

Thank you to everyone for your help and support but I think I'm going to take a break from MN for a day or two. There is so much sadness around at the moment, and first Vlost and now Titania's threads are starting to bring me down again. Perhaps I shouldn't have opened them, perhaps I shouldn't have tried to add my support, but I keep thinking about them and it's making the clouds gather again.

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Blu · 08/03/2005 17:58

WWB - I can understand why you might feel that way at present. And you have been great at helpinbg others. stay in touch with a couple of people by e mail?
feel free to CAT me.

XXXX
Blu

hub2dee · 08/03/2005 18:28

I thought it was great to see your comments in those other threads. It shows great kindness and care for others, even at a time that is so hard for you.

Yes, those other threads are very and it is feeling unusually on MN at the mo.

Have a break, do some cloud bashing, and come back whenever you feel like typing with your MN friends.

And keep an eye out for the badger, the rottweiler and the cow.

MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 08/03/2005 18:30

don't be away too long wwb, you run the best bars and you make me smile.

marthamoo · 08/03/2005 19:03

WWB, please don't apologise
Just do what you need to do to feel better xxx

mummytosteven · 08/03/2005 19:23

do whatever is best for you. can quite understand where you're coming from. stay in e-mail/MSN touch, I hope.

wobblyknicks · 08/03/2005 19:40

You've got nothing to apologise for wwb. Glad to see you snatched some netting time from DH. Stay in touch won't you, even if you're not on here. And email me the gp number, I'll be a rottweiler anytime