Im just so stressed out I can hardly breath.

[treds87]

You know that saying when it rains it pours. My computer is faulty, my kitchen has a seemingly unrepairable leak, the damp in my room is so bad the plaster is falling off and growing mould. I don't like to have my curtains open and now they've fallen off the crumbling wall. I've had something wrong with my right shoulder for 3 years and my doctors do nothing.

I'm depressed, I'm anxiety ridden, I'm stressed out. And just so sad and angry.

Is there anyone around to just talk to me please?

[emmasue]

I am sorry to hear this. Christmas is such a stressful time. My husband finds this time of year very difficult and this year has been bad for our family. Sometimes I don't know where to turn either. I have found our local MIND organisation helpful. Here is the national link: mind.org.uk

There was a helpline that got me through a few weeks ago when I was at my lowest. I have two ASD kids as well so I have to keep strong for them. Do you have any friends? I would be lost without my friends but sometimes I feel bad because my life is always so stressful. Sometimes I don't want to bother them, but I have to remember they do care about me. If you have difficulty finding friends, the national autistic society helpline might be useful: autism.org.uk

There is always help out there if you look. Sometimes you just need a friendly face and someone to care. Take care of yourself and I hope things get better for you. xxx

[treds87 in reply to emmasue]

Thank you for the link, I will have a look and add a helpline to my phone, I was in quite the state when I wrote that, but luckily I have calmed down a bit now. Thanks again.

[fredikins]

Hi treds, the curtains being open I imagine makes you feel exposed, there always seems to be something that might be interpreted as "the icing on the cake" when things go this way, its noises for me, just when things could not seemingly get worse the ubiquitous dog starts yapping, the computer being faulty usually happens around these times as well, further "icing on the cake" although in hindsight a more suitable old adage would be "the straw that broke the camels back". I love those old adages there nearly always is one to suit, there is much wisdom in them as well, a favourite being "its an ill wind that does not blow somebody some good" which when you consider it is very true, after every disaster there is always clean up of sorts making profits for the suppliers of goods and labour. Back to your predicament treds, do not expect much of your GP as usually they are not interested in you as a person. Shoulders are uniquely problematic having a complex arrangement of bones and muscles, I too have had shoulder problems in the past, they generally take time if you cannot totally rest them, it might be something minor, but being used most all the time can be worrying I know. Try and find a harmless way of letting of steam, and recall any times past when this has occurred and remind your self that they do in fact pass, feeling for you mate.

[treds87 in reply to fredikins]

Yes, you're right, the curtains falling down was definitely 'the straw that broke the camels back' or 'the last straw'.

I always imagine people can see in the open window and I do not like to be looked at (an unfortunate dislike to have, as everybody has eyes lol)...

Thank you for your reply, even through I have calmed down I can still feel it lurking in the background, but your phrases made me feel better, so thank you.

[fredikins]

Any time treds mate.

[spaceman125]

I'll talk to you. I feel the same way alot.