Bored, irritable and lonely

[Messupmum]

I need to let it out somewhere. Feel so irritable and angry. Just want dd to go and play and leave me alone. Feel awful for saying that but I've had enough.

She's been off school sick for a week, she's woken up every night or really early for the last two weeks. And now it's the hols. Except for us it's just like any other day, me left to entertain her but running out of things to do. I haven't got much patience to do anything that will frustrate me. Made a tent for her this morning, done some of her maths book, got her to sit and do some drawing now. But her sniffing constantly is making me want to scream.

Know how you feel, I'm not a single mum but might as well be, husband is never here, have not seen him all week. 3 boys fighting all morning have already had myself a meltdown. Very festive !! It's so busy everywhere it's easier to stay home but they driving me crazy !

hope you're feeling better. could you try some baking or watching a film on TV? cutting up an old catalogue and making pictures from it?

I am failing miserably as a mum. I'm doing everything wrong and feel so guilty about being snappy and horrible. I don't want dd to be scared of me. I hug her and say sorry if I've lost my temper but it doesn't make up for the fact I'm irritable in the first place.

So what are you going to do about it?
It's not her fault she is unwell.
She just needs some love. Is there anyone that can look after her for a few hours so you can get some sleep?
Do you think maybe your depressed & need some GP help? I know when I've been depressed, I get irritable & snappy & can't muster much energy to be enthusiastic.

Is there no one you can go round for a coffee and play date (I know horrible term)

I got like this when I wasn't working, found having plans and being out the house a lot helped. Make some plans op get out the house even if it's jut to the library get a few books rent a DVD go home and have popcorn and pizza and

Wine always makes me a happier mum