Just can’t cope with everything, help with text pls

[Ano2019]

Just feeling really low and feel like nothing is right. I’m feeling so negative about everything. I don’t want to see anyone but why don’t people just get it? I just need a few weeks alone. How can I phrase a text message to certain person whose constantly contacting me about play dates? There’s nothing wrong with her, I just need my space. Can’t be direct as she will talk me into another meet-up. So what a positive way to tell people to just F OFF without sounding rude or telling them how I’m feeling?

Just say can't at the moment, will contact when I can?

Tried that in exact words! She replies with is everything okay, what’s wrong? Have u done something?

• I not you

“I’m okay I just have a lot going on and need some time to myself. Will catch up with you soon. Take care”

Then just don’t reply to any other messages you receive

Don’t get me wrong I totally get how you feel but are you sure isolating yourself from everybody is the best decision?

Just tell her that then "no it's not about you or anything, I just have to have introvert time where I don't think about meet ups or socialising for a bit every now and then".

Nah don't say you need alone time, that's a red rag to a bull. Say you're really busy but will catch up with her in a couple of weeks. Then stop replying.

Thanks loveablers I’ll try that. Yes definitely isolation works when I’m feeling like this. I just want to be st home resting with my baby. Meeting up with others when I’m in this mood makes me irate and more depressed. Bring at home with baby just catching up with tv programmes when he’s napping is my idea of heaven!

Don’t state or imply there’s something amiss that you’re dealing with - she’ll start badgering you and maybe getting other mums involved (with the best of intentions).

Just say what a PP suggested “so sorry, very busy currently, will be in touch about a meet-up in a couple of weeks. I’ll look forward to it.”