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Mental health slipping

Sweetums

My mum is going blind and because of that my mental health is slipping and on the decline. 

I do struggle with my thoughts. When bad things happen like with my Mum I can't process everything and I can't cope so well.

I'm at this point again. I feel sad and depressed, I've lost interest in a lot of things I enjoy and I know I'll need to tell my Mum at some point, but, that seems unfair on her considering what she's going through herself. 

I've contacted the council and they're hopefully going to be in touch about housing and I'll be in touch with my GP when the time is right - she offered to help support me with this. 

I'm really tired and I can't believe this is happening to my Mum. I'm tired from anxiety and the mental strain I always seem to be under.

I watched Doctor Who today and have been active here again, that's helped. But it's hard dealing with all this. I know I need to tell my Mum, and I will, but I'm not ready to yet. 

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  • I'm sorry this is happening to you and your mum. I think it's understandable to feel depressed in response to something like this. It's good that you're seeking help from the people who can support you. Please be kind to yourself and do what you need to do to keep going, whether it's watching Doctor Who, posting here or anything else.

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  • I'm sorry this is happening to you and your mum. I think it's understandable to feel depressed in response to something like this. It's good that you're seeking help from the people who can support you. Please be kind to yourself and do what you need to do to keep going, whether it's watching Doctor Who, posting here or anything else.

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  • in reply to Luftmentsch

    I'm going to try and talk to my Mum today. I might try and get in touch with my mental health nurse today as well, she did say I could if I needed to so I might.

    Doctor Who is a good distraction. I can get lost in the Whoniverse for hours. I find writing helps as well. 

    I bought Horror Of Fang Rock as well so I'm looking forward to watching that. I'm trying to collect all the Doctor Who DVDs to watch.