someone please help

[11_11]

i woke up feeling guilty today… there is no specific reason it is just one of those days

i was sitting down to have breakfast it was just me then my mom came a few minutes later. we were having a normal conversation she was talking about a phone call she had this morning i was silent but still listening. out of nowhere i started crying a stream of tears starting falling from my eyes. idk why i cried and i sort of feel more guilty now.

i few seconds later i couldn’t handle it and got up to get tissue. then she looked away from me and said in my language what did i say to make you cry and it’s sounded like she felt bad but the conversation was so normal it was nothing that would trigger me.

anyways i’m in the bathroom now typing out this message i don’t know how to tell her i’m tired without her feeling guilty…

[LTaloha]

maybe just let her know that it was nothing she said and that you’re just dealing with stuff. That way you can get past guilty feelings. Hope you feel better.

[blackcat64013]

Hi and thank you for your post.

Your tears are nature's way of arranging a release of the stress hormones that have been building up in your body.

You mentioned that you feel tired? If this is a recent occurrence and you are sleeping reasonably well, you don't need to worry. If the sleep situation has existed for a while, you might check in with your doctor. Sleep issues are one of the red flags for depression but also many other conditions.

Sending you hugs 🤗

[PrinceMom]

Hi 11_11. Some times it is hardest to be around the ones we love the most when being depressed. I hear you and I feel the same way. Moms can be "triggers" at times, even when they mean the best. I'm listening to you and I totally understand. I've been on both sides in depression - as a daughter, and now, as a mom. Thinking about you.

[Dolphin14]

I think being honest is the best approach. Tell your mom you are struggling and reassure her it has nothing to do with her.

Once she understands she may end out being a great support person for you

🐬

[Thankfulforhelp22]

Guilt is something I battle. Maybe explain to her that you are struggling. I find that most of the time when I feel guilty it is just faulty useless thinking. Please don’t punish yourself with it.