Miserable for no reason.

[OutrageouslyScarlet]

Definitely the same. I always struggle when the cold and dark evenings roll in. Add that to having to avoid the news for my own sanity and missing special people, I’m a walking disaster.

 

[abitfairytale]

Thank you for this thread...

I am struggling right now. It's been a shit year, which I'm aware it had been for many people...

Back in January, I had a lumbar discectomy surgery to free up a slipped disc - recovery was hard. Cat then had to be put down due to kidney failure in march.

Dad died in July, mum is currently undergoing a breast cancer scare (having an op to remove a pre-cancerous lump over half term)

And my back is going again - i work in a nursery and 2yr olds are fucking over all the good my surgery did. Putting in a letter to reduce hours officially at work as my back will simple be back to square one otherwise.

Covid is messing with my head constantly, worrying about mum, my daughter, my husband. I'm not scared of catching it myself, just what it could do to others around me

 

[Shivers]

Is anyone else feeling bloody miserable for no particular reason lately?

I've been quite sad and tearful for a few weeks - I'm definitely not pregnant! (I have a history of depression anyway which is generally under control). I feel worthless, awkward, boring and just not myself. Lack of motivation for most things and constantly tearing myself apart over my parenting, again, for no real reason.
I have no idea what's triggering it because if I did I would be able to help myself out of this hole.

Anyone else like this lately?

Yea lovely, all the time at the minute. This year has been absolutely brutal. I keep thinking I might have PND but then I remember we’ve been living under these restrictions and fear of the virus for almost half my daughters life. I was alone a lot during the first half anyway as it was. It just feels like the only goal is to make it through the day. Nothing to look forward to. Can’t make any plans. It’s hard to be motivated to do anything.

I’m currently self isolating after being in close contact with someone at work who tested positive. Being on the vulnerable list I feel like I’m waiting for death. Probably a bit dramatic but at my darkest moments that’s where my head goes.

 

[Raininvain]

Stop watching the news, thats a big help.
Also the majority of the pandemic is scaremongering and bullshit.
Try to get out in nature, even its not that nice for a walk.
Its been difficult for everyone this year plus theres the run up to Xmas to contend with, and this will be even worse this year as retailers will want to claw back most of the money they have lost when a lot of them were shut.Take a day at a time.

 

[openbook1]

Yes! I have a history of anxiety attacks and had a bout of depression when young. Due to covid, I have been feeling a rollercoaster of emotions, including a lot of sadness. It will get worse too with winter coming in. I am thinking about buying one of those sunlamps - they aren't too expensive on Amazon. I also up my vitamin D in winter and having a good exercise routine helps me too.

 

[littlepup]

There’s so much going on at the moment it’s totally explainable that it’s a consequence of that but if you think you might actually be suffering from SAD there are things that can help. A sunrise simulator alarm clock for instance can help you feel like you’re not waking up in the middle of the night and so on.
NHS advice on SAD

 

[OutrageouslyScarlet]

Yes me too. My sleep has been appalling lately, and I’ve always been a good sleeper, I’m also struggling with a bad flare up of psoriasis. It’s definitely because of all the uncertainty in the world at the moment.

My psoriasis is the same

 

[MotherofDragons]

I've had the most difficult year of my life, least of all due to Covid. I realised a couple of months ago that I was actually sinking into depression and was having some pretty dark thoughts. It can be hard to pull yourself out of it but i've found that getting out in the fresh air, making an effort to eat healthily and practicing lots and self care have helped. I also started taking St John's Wort tablets which I think have really helped

 

[265]

You’ve got us lovely trolls!

Which does help a bit

 

[Kim Mild]

I find the virus threat and current restrictions make doing everything seem so much more difficult, like popping into some shops with a pram and a toddler was a bit of a hassle at the best of the times but now it seems so hard (this is my perception anyway, not every where is pram friendly and the social distancing systems have made it worse ).

I'm on maternity leave and I never get any time to myself and my husband is always at work or he isn't being much help.

I feel like I'm in such a rut

 

[Welsh1]

I definitely feel the same. I feel it all started when covid started. I work on the front line so I feel that has something to do with it as I feel anxious, worried and very tired. I have a little boy so I put on a brave face but underneath, I'm like a ball of stress waiting to erupt. I'm in Wales and we've been in lockdown for 3 weeks. There's just nothing to look forward to & there's constant negativity everywhere. Hope you're ok and things pick up for you.

 

[Welsh1]

I'm in Wales, too, South Wales. I'm in lockdown in another county with my bf and my parents are in the Valleys, and the local hospital has a large outbreak, it's scary. Sending you my best wishes.

I had a bad day yesterday, and I woke today thinking "another day in paradise " I don't even enjoy my time off work anymore as there's nothing to do and I feel fed up, so I'm actually glad to go to work so that's I'm chatting with my colleagues, having a laugh and being productive.

I'm also in South Wales, in the valleys. I'm happy to be in work to just for some more human interaction but another full lockdown is around the corner so its just getting worse.

 

[DoctorWho]

Yes. As you said .. mental health. And Covid certainly isn’t helping seriously fed up. Hope you feel better soon x

 

[265]

I haven't got anyone to talk to aside from my boyfriend, whom I live with and in lockdown with, so if you ever want a chat, I'm here.

If you changed your tattle settings we can chat or you can goto my profile and click ABOUT where there are instructions.

 

[BoujeeBabe]

If you changed your tattle settings we can chat or you can goto my profile and click ABOUT where there are instructions.

I've tried to alter my settings, but I can't see anything to change in terms of receivibg message and making my profile more open....

 

[BoujeeBabe]

I definitely feel the same. I feel it all started when covid started. I work on the front line so I feel that has something to do with it as I feel anxious, worried and very tired. I have a little boy so I put on a brave face but underneath, I'm like a ball of stress waiting to erupt. I'm in Wales and we've been in lockdown for 3 weeks. There's just nothing to look forward to & there's constant negativity everywhere. Hope you're ok and things pick up for you.

I'm in Wales, too, South Wales. I'm in lockdown in another county with my bf and my parents are in the Valleys, and the local hospital has a large outbreak, it's scary. Sending you my best wishes.

I had a bad day yesterday, and I woke today thinking "another day in paradise " I don't even enjoy my time off work anymore as there's nothing to do and I feel fed up, so I'm actually glad to go to work so that's I'm chatting with my colleagues, having a laugh and being productive.

 

[Luciana for you]

I don’t know if this will help but I’ve just signed up to this programme that targets SAD. Apparently the two girls are really good. A friend of mine went to the workshop last year.

 

[265]

I've tried to alter my settings, but I can't see anything to change in terms of receiving message and making my profile more open....

Goto Privacy settings on your profile,

Allow users to…
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Start conversations with you.

 

[slugella]

God yes I feel this too. Think it's very normal in current circumstances

The past week I have felt so irritable and angry. Working from home has been a struggle the past few weeks too. Feeling really unmotivated.