Feeling fed up.

[Tiggerlkr]

Feel tired and low at the minute. Been a rough year,oldest son was sectioned,mum was ill . Dad's been taken ill now having seizures every 2 minutes and nobody can help him. Feel like I don't have anyone to turn too. Normally I talk to my mum but she is worried about my dad so don't want to give her any more stress. Been taking anti depressants for about a year yet have a feeling of dread over me. My husband does do a lot around the house but I don't think he understands how much pain I'm in. Can't see a way out of it at the moment,I know there are people worst off than me but that doesn't help. Sorry for the ramble.

[Ruth12345]

Seriously, not a ramble and please don't apologise. You have a lot to deal with.

It's not the same but in this last 10months I have not been able to talk to the 4 people I usually do. Husband had to finish work early due to I'll health but turned down for pip, one sisters husband dying of cancer other sisters husband waiting for results of scan think it's cancer, best friends only daughter died and I've been worried sick about my daughter plus other 'stuff'. I'm a positive person who usually copes. I just tell you this because I have put posts on hear bluntly asking for support. So please please feel supported (know not in a practical way) and encouraged that this time will change. As I say you have a lot on so be kind to yourself and do what you need to do so you can get through.

Thinking of you.

[Tiggerlkr in reply to Ruth12345]

Thank you.

[patsymay13]

Hi Tigger I guess it is understandable that you feel so low at this time you have got a lot going on in your life and things always seem to happen together which makes it tougher and makes you feel more vulnerable but please keep coming on here and vent out your frustrations we are all here and someone will always respond to you... if possible give yourself some time out even if it means a walk to the park or read a book or anything to give you some peace and distraction for a while life throws us some challenging times and it's not easy but good times are out there as well so don't despair ..

Jayne x

[Tiggerlkr in reply to patsymay13]

Thank you

[Hidden in reply to Tiggerlkr]

Tiggerlkr it is times like those that you do need to rant and ramble so you feel you have said it to someone that life is a tad naff . We have all been there and we are here to listen and do online support and words of kindness even if we cant help you in other ways.

Just had a session with one of my team who has just shown me her arms and found out she self harms. Tough days means digging deep even when in so much pain yourself to help others.

I am a great believer in making sure on the tough days I do something nice from a coffee/chocolate or just a walk.

Sending a virtual hug.

[Tiggerlkr in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[AuroraB]

Sounds really tough going. You have probably thought about making an appointment to have a chat with your GP or your rheumatology nurse - they might have ideas about additional support for you? As Ruth12345 says - please feel supported virtually in this network!

[Tiggerlkr in reply to AuroraB]

Thank you.

[HappykindaGal]

Oh boy - you're going through some awful times it's not surprising you're depressed. Ramble away. Loads of people on here will listen to you. You probably don't feel like having a 'treat' if you're very low either.

Would seeing a counsellor help - someone you can sit with and offload to? It may take a while to find the person you gel with. When you find the 'right' person you can talk about your pain mentally and physically, with no judgement and in a safe place. Sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger than a friend or relative. My friends are amazing, but the really don't understand if I'm feeling low so I do see a counsellor regularly.

Don't stop coming on here and asking for help. Here's a big hug....🤗🤗

[Tiggerlkr in reply to HappykindaGal]

Thank you.