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had a bad day

NAS77301

Hi

I have been sitting in for the past three days as I don’t work and have A toddler and baby to look after so days do get repetitive, so today I got up, got dressed and I just can’t face going outside. I know I should because it’ll make me feel better but even looking out the window is giving me anxiety. It’s raining and miserable but here I am feeling terrible for not wanting to go out. I’m on sertraline for anxiety and post Natal depression, been on them 5 weeks at 50mg and 1 week at 75mg please tell me this does get easier?

  • I'm so sorry to hear how your feeling :/ i cannot say it gets easier for definite as I've been on and off tablets for depression and anxiety since I was 16... I'm 27 now, but you will eventually figure out ways to cope with it day to day. 

    I have 3 children 10, 4 & 3 and understand the struggle with going out sometimes. We're currently on half term and haven't done one thing outside of the house yet. My partner definitely influences me to go out when he's not working and supports me in doing things. 

    I guess my situation is slightly different as with having a 10year old, if I've pre planned something with her she won't let me forget and pushes me to do it. It does take me a few hours but we eventually get there. 

    Could you possibly give yourself a reason to definitely go out of the house? I personally find it easier staying out of the house if there is a reason I need to be out such as food shopping or nursery runs ... I tend to make the most of it and try stay out as long as possible on days like them 

  • I'm so sorry to hear this. My wife struggles with severe anxiety and this makes her afraid to go outside alone.

    One strategy that we find helps is the act of commitment. So my wife will prepare the day before, get all her things ready and make a commitment to myself or other family members that she is going to go out for a couple of hours. Sometimes the simple act of committing to others can give us the push to do what we don't really want to do.

    Once my wife has been out, she often feels better for it.

  • in reply to mrs.snooks

    I had a rough day yesterday. 

    Is there anything fun you can do with your kids? 

  • Hi there. How are you doing now? I have had a bad day today and have problems with depression too. For me things go up and down... well I have bipolar, so that fits.

    I think that the hardest time in my life was when I had young children, so for me it has got better now they are older - 13 and 19.

    For me also this time of year is really tough - and I think that things do get better for me once the winter has passed.

    Anyway, I hope you are doing okay. I hope that since 6 days you have managed to do something nice for yourself and that you are feeling better.

  • It doesn't get easier, but you'll find methods to get through the day. I highly suggest watching a women on youtube called purpleella she is a neurodivergent mother with autism and ADHD and has shared her experience with what your going through. She also go into more depth on her tiktok.