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Mental health taking a battering

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Marshmallow26 · 03/04/2020 23:04

Anyone else mental health taking a serious battering during this lockdown?
I'm a single mum and the only rest bite i get is when I go to see my mum and she holds my baby for a bit.
I'm actually not sleeping now the stress is so much, I asked my ex partner for help but he just turns his phone off now and doesn't help.
I really just want to see my mum as I'm worried for my own safety because of how low I am but everyone is telling me how wrong that is...

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Marlena1 · 04/04/2020 08:14

OP that sounds very tough. If you have been only with your child for the last 14 days is there any possibility you could stay with your Mum for a while? Provided she has no health conditions I think under the circumstances you need to get a break...

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Marshmallow26 · 04/04/2020 09:59

Unfortunately there's not enough room for us at my mum's.
I feel so much better after I've seen her but I know we aren't supposed to. I really don't know what to do

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RidingOn · 06/04/2020 07:45

Marshmallow, that is hard on you. I agree with Marlena, but if you can't stay with your mum, could she come to yours for 2/3 weeks? At least you can phone her, and you could pop the baby in a pram and go for a long walk when things get really bad? Obviously you'll have thought of that, sorry not to be more help. Good luck. Flowers

LeonoraFlorence · 06/04/2020 07:49

Could your mum stay with you? Is your mum still working/does she have underlying health conditions?

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Marshmallow26 · 06/04/2020 11:25

Unfortunately I don't have the room either. I have been phoning and facetiming every day, she's not working no.
I tried to go walking etc but it gets harder to leave the house the more miserable I become.
Just have to keep busy and keep communication lines open, I don't have many friends so it's difficult but I'll be OK! Thanks for advice xx

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RidingOn · 06/04/2020 11:49

Marshmallow, I don't have advice, except to say try to get out. I really find it helps, even if it's just round the block (long walks not really allowed, I think). And you don't have to get dressed, do makeup, hair etc, as no-one will come near you Smile. At least the baby will probably fall asleep so you will have some mind space to yourself. I do hope you find a way to manage.

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