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over 6 years ago

This is the lowest I've felt since mum passed away in April.

I know it's a new situation, which is bound to be unsettling.  I know it takes time and adjustment.  I know I'm probably over-reacting to some of the more negative things that have happened this week.  I know I need to give things time, etc, etc, etc.

But my gut instinct isn't good.  I dread going in.  Today, I'm working with the shouty matriarch.  I'm just glad it's the weekend.

I certainly don't feel like I want too much more of this.

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  • over 6 years ago

    Morning Tom.  I went through similar (not the DWP harassment though) in June/July last year - 5 months after my Mum died (very sudden, no warning at all).  I was dealing with the estate, supporting my Dad, looking after my children, putting the house on the market, working, studying for an Open University degree - and my mother in law was diagnosed with early stage *** cancer.  I knew in myself I wasn't coping, and my boss was worried about me.  

    I ended up getting my antidepressant dose increased which has helped.  I've got an appointment on Thursday to discuss reducing it.

    I wonder if there's a bit of grief that appears about 5 months after death?  Certainly that was the worst period.

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  • over 6 years ago

    Morning Tom.  I went through similar (not the DWP harassment though) in June/July last year - 5 months after my Mum died (very sudden, no warning at all).  I was dealing with the estate, supporting my Dad, looking after my children, putting the house on the market, working, studying for an Open University degree - and my mother in law was diagnosed with early stage *** cancer.  I knew in myself I wasn't coping, and my boss was worried about me.  

    I ended up getting my antidepressant dose increased which has helped.  I've got an appointment on Thursday to discuss reducing it.

    I wonder if there's a bit of grief that appears about 5 months after death?  Certainly that was the worst period.

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