What's gotten into me?

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Just looking for a bit of advice really.

Divorced with 1 DD. Ex involved EOW with DD and after school so I'm lucky in the regard. Killing it professionally, and am very lucky so have good family and friends around me.
I do struggle on occasion with mental health, however the past 6 months have been great.

This weekend, I don't know what's gotten into me. DD at Dads, I've been working but outwith that have no plans. Which is fine. However im low this weekend. Ive recently come out a dating situation which I thought was going somewhere, however was not to be. And for the first time in 3 years my DD is going away on holiday with her dad in 2 weeks so I think this is playing on my mind as well.

I've zero motivation this weekend. Have spent most of it in bed, despite knowing there's housework to be done, shopping to get etc and general chores. I've zero motivation which isn't like me.

Does anyone else ever get like this? If so how do I get past it?

Yes, I get like that. Sometimes you just need to let yourself go through it. Being a single parent and working (full time presumably?) is a tough gig. You just need a slower weekend.
Do try and plan some nice things for yourself when DD is away (and I don’t mean cleaning!!)

Thank you @PiggieWig that's nice of you. You're right, I am FT and it's a tough gig.
I'm usually full pelt during the week so like to have downtime, but it's generally spent in a much better mood! I'll just need to ride it out

I feel the same tbh. I’m working this weekend too. I also have a low level hangover from drinking wine out of sheer boredom last night (which is the worst reason to drink, note to self).
I’m planning on going for a swim when I finish just to try and shake myself up a bit.

I think Father’s Day is slightly hanging over me too. I should be celebrating myself in that regard!

Yeah I'm the same @PiggieWig.

I've got out of bed and tidied up a bit; I hate mess so trying to get moving.

Need to go het some shopping as well if I can muster up the energy to het out of jammies!

Im the same. I work full time (12.5 hour shifts, days and nights) and I just have no motivation in life or no patience for my son.

I blame the poor weather we have as we are outdoor types and just can’t do it 😩

I hear you @UpUpUpU, I get like that as well sometimes, we've just got to peer through.

In all honesty I'm looking forward to a breather when she's away, but know I will be a mess after a few days of her not being here

It’s hard isn’t it. My son is away for 9 days at the end of august and I am half excited and half nervous. It takes me a few days to get I got th swing of being some and then he’s back 😂

Totally get it, sometimes I seem glued to the sofa despite having many home tasks to do!! I used to beat myself up for not being productive when I had time away from the kids (two boys). Now I just do stuff for me, go for a morning swim, sit in the spa jacuzzi at the gym with my book ☺️ have my nails done - whatever I fancy! Sometimes we need to do what feels best and if that nothing so be it. Those spinning plates us single mums keep up take their toll.. it's very natural to feel the way you are feeling right now - I can most definitely relate.

Thank you everyone, you've made me feel better! Was a bit more round cut I've earlier, got DD back and now have crashed! Quick bath and bed for me. Hoping this week is easier for us all x

I totally get it OP . Sometimes I get worried that these bouts are increasing in frequency . Hope you managed to beat it .

I can totally relate too op, how are you going today? Recent break-up has taken the wind out of my sails. I made it to the gym for a yoga class, but spent the rest of the wknd on the sofa (my friend calls it the mother ship 🤣). Some really sensible comments above I am trying to embrace (be kind to yourself, it's natural when you're spinning this many plates etc). Thank you lovely MN ladies

That's her back from her holiday! In all honesty it was great having some time to myself 😃

@TotallyCompletelyLost this was me 2 years ago, I promise it will be the making of you. Take it an hour at a time, or even minutes at a time