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Feeling like a failure. Extremely depressed. Don't know where to turn

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bigpancake · 18/01/2018 14:10

NC but will probably get recognised. This is long and boring but if anyone can just give me some kind words or a slap to the face I'd be really really grateful

I'm 21 in a week. I have a 3 year old son who I've raised completely on my own since I was 17 and I've given him a wonderful life so far, I'm really pleased and proud of how fantastic he's turning out. And he's so happy.

I've always worked and started uni in September. Around this time/ a bit before, I found out I was pregnant from my partner of a year who had just left me at this point. I went to have an abortion but couldn't go through with it.

Since finding out About the pregnancy I neglected my university studies and started working as often as I possibly could, panicking about providing for two kids. It was a new job I only started working in September, and my contract never got renewed and I doubt anyone is going to want to employ me now as I'm 7 months pregnant, and even if I did find new employment i wouldn't be eligible for mat leave as I wouldn't of been there long enough. I still get my student loan, and I've sort of sorted things with uni in terms of how I'm going to get back on track with studies.

Im planning on continuing to study when the new baby is here (uni has been great, flexible and I think, realistically, things have a good chance of working out) but I'm not thinking logically at the moment. I can't think positively. I'm poor, I'm soon to be a single mother to two kids from two different dads. I'm selfish for that. I feel like a burden on society. I feel ashamed of myself. I'm really depressed. I feel like I've let my mum down.

Normally I'm alright but today I had bad some bad news, then it got worse when I did the hour walk to my antenatal appointment to find out it's actually booked for tomorrow. I came home and lay in bed and just sobbed. (DS is at nursery at the moment- I should be at uni) it was just like the straw that broke the camels back. I've wasted a day crying when I could of tidied the house, so feel even worse for that.

Just feel awful. Please don't judge I know I'm a Fucking shambles. Don't know who to talk to. Went to the DR a couple of weeks ago for anti depressants, have tried a couple of different ones but they make me so so sick. I know I just need to pull myself together. I've made my bed and I need to grow some balls for my kids. But I just feel like such a waste of space. What am I going to do. How am I going to pull this off on my own

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SamGH01 · 18/01/2018 16:46

Hi

Sometimes its all just too much. What gets me through is saying "this moment will pass"....
Whatever it is, is going to pass eventually, just find something that you like looking at - like a photo, or a beautiful tree outside your window. Get involved in what you are looking at, breathe, try to relax.

Your wasted walk today wasn't a waste really, all exercise will be good for you.

My life is similar to yours, although I'm 50 now - its still difficult !! Being a parent at any age can be a challenge.

I send you a big hug, hoping you will feel better and know that you are not the only one feeling like this.

SamGH01 · 18/01/2018 16:50

Hi

Sometimes its all just too much. What gets me through is saying "this moment will pass"....
Whatever it is, is going to pass eventually, just find something that you like looking at - like a photo, or a beautiful tree outside your window. Get involved in what you are looking at, breathe, try to relax.

Your wasted walk today wasn't a waste really, all exercise will be good for you.

My life is similar to yours, although I'm 50 now - its still difficult !! Being a parent at any age can be a challenge.

I send you a big hug, hoping you will feel better and know that you are not the only one feeling like this.

Gordonbennit · 18/01/2018 20:59

When I'm down at the mess iv created for myself and what I tell mum who gets down due to health issues is...

There is always someone struggling more than you - try to think of the single mums in other countries (or even ours) who genuinely are shunned by society - all the women who can't have kids who would give anything to have two and wouldn't care if it was two different men. You are a hero to your child and will no doubt be to your new one too. They will love you regardless of your position in life/society/housing ladder and all that crap...

Your pregnant probably knacked it's ok to spend all day crying so long as it's just one day not all the time. Sobbing sometimes is a good pressure release.

Give yourself a pat on the back, as you've said your lil en is turning out great you did that alone and you can rise to this too

FlowersFlowers give your child a big squeeze - feel the love - actually think about the love you have for them while cuddling them (hippy I know but it works...Well works for me anyway)

boboismylove · 18/01/2018 21:00

Raising kids is a valuable amazing thing for society, not a burden

have you checked if you are eligible for maternity allowance from job centre? also child tax credits?

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