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I'm in a shit mood, it's all getting too much...

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Sushipaws · 23/01/2009 14:49

My dd threw her hat out of her buggy on the way home and I went back to find it but it must have blown away. I can't afford to buy her a new one, I had to walk to the supermarket because I don't have enough for the bus fare and nappies.

I guess this was the flood gate and I stood in the street and burst into tears.

My MIL has cancer and goes in for her op on Sunday. My FIL has advanced MS and has gone down hill rapidly since my MIL was diagnosed with cancer.

My sister has manic depression and ocd. My parents run around after her all the time. My Mum has very little time for me and I don't want to put more stress on her. My Step Dad also has prostate cancer.

My Dad is moving to the other end of the country because he can't stand living near my sister anymore. It's not like I live very close anyway, 2.5 hours drive but it'll mean a plane ride to visit.

We own 2 small retail clothing shops and they are really struggling with this media hyped credit crunch. My dh is scared we go under, things are really close, then we'd loose our house and car.

My dh has had to and will have to work in the shop allot more over the next while as our shop managers gf has cancer and has now been told the doctors can't do anything more to help her. I feel so sorry for them, it's breaking my heart and we want to give them as much support as we can. Dh then has to make up hours in the office and he's worn out. He's lying awake all night worrying.

He's also waiting on results from an mri scan he had on his kidney as he has a lump there.

And to top it all off, I had food poisoning last night and now I'm bleeding, not great for 10 weeks pregnant. If I am miscarrying, this'll be my third.

I know I have allot to be greatful for but I'm struggling today and writing it all down helps.

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nuclearsatsuma · 23/01/2009 16:21

You poor thing, sounds like you have a lot on your plate. It must be hard having to be so strong, I can't cope with my life and I don't really have grounds to complain!
My father died of cancer when I was 12, and that's the only reason I have to say I know what you're going through. I am also skint. But saying I know what you're going through doesn't help and I think it can sound patronising, so instead I will say:
Don't forget to take some time out for yourself whenever you can, as hard as it might be you have to look after yourself. You'll get plenty of support on here, I hope you have some good news soon
((((hugs)))) to you
Sophie x

Iwouldliketohelp · 23/01/2009 16:28

I might have a hat. What size would you need?

Sushipaws · 23/01/2009 16:28

Thank you sophie, actually having people understand what it's like to have people around you who are suffering from an illness is a help.

I'm sorry about your Dad, it must be hard to loose a parent so young.

I've actually stopped bleeding and pulled myself together a bit. I've got a heap of stuff to eBay so I can make some cash.

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Sushipaws · 23/01/2009 16:30

Thanks Iwouldliketohelp, she's almost 2.

I think we'll be okay though I've put an old wool one of mine in the tumble dryer at a high heat, fingers crossed.

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ComeWhineWithMe · 23/01/2009 16:34

Sushi I hope things get better soon I have a hat and raincoat you are welcome to (for free) that will fit your two year old ,the raincoat is very cute navy blue with white spots .

nuclearsatsuma · 23/01/2009 17:15

Glad your feeling more positive, e bay's great. I am trying to make money selling stuff onn there atm too. Trouble is I like buying things more!
Wasn't easy about my dad no, but it was a long time ago now and tbh I don't think about it much. Chin up, chick, better times will come x

ScottishMummy · 23/01/2009 18:26

well talk about one thing after another sp!what a rotten day.you have a lot on your plate.

do take care

Coldtits · 23/01/2009 18:33

I have a hat to send you sushipaws, cat me if you can, if now my email is colditzmum at yahoo dot co dot uk

Sushipaws · 23/01/2009 20:09

Thank you all so much, I was just having a whinge but you've all been so nice. I kind of expected a typical mn slap in the face and pull yer boots up, life's not that bad response.

My tumbling woolly hat didn't work. I called a friend who came round with a hat her ds grew out of ages ago, also had a cry and some cake so feeling much better.

Dh home and being really positive about work and our future. I don't moan at him, he's got enough on his plate.

Cheers

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ScottishMummy · 23/01/2009 20:59

think the pull yourself together is AIBU territory.MH is kinder erritory,because shit happens to us all

Coldtits · 24/01/2009 10:55

Oh no, the Mental Health board is a kind board. I don't give hugs but if I did I would give most of them here. We don't care whether or not you are being unreasonable, we know you feel bad!

ScottishMummy · 24/01/2009 19:14

many posts are risibile and invite witty riposte.Not MH though,were a bitty tact and emapthy go long way

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