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16-04-2018 08:33 AM
16-04-2018 08:33 AM
Feeling depressed with a cold
I have schizoaffective disorder and now I have come down with a cold. I am feeling unwell and my mood is low. I have no motivation to clean or do the normal things needed to look after my 6 year old who is home with me today.
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02-05-2018 08:19 PM
02-05-2018 08:19 PM
Re: Feeling depressed with a cold
@Lilyq that sounds really tough. It is so difficult when on top of managing mental health we have to manage physical health too. It is understandable you are feeling low on motivation under these circumstances. I am wondering if right now you're just not going to be able to do all the things you usually do and just let yourself focus on what's essential to look after yourself and your little one? Take care 🙂
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02-05-2018 09:29 PM
02-05-2018 09:29 PM
Re: Feeling depressed with a cold
Also @Lilyq I'm reminded of this thead here, where people talk about experiences perhaps similar to yours. I'm wondering if some of the contributors tagged originally might have been through colds and having to try and manage all the things they usually do? No pressure of course. @CheerBear@@lisajan @Bubbles3 @Snowie @Messygirl @health4s @kv22 @Scarlet79 @CrazyTiger @defeatedmumma @lmn83
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04-05-2018 10:21 AM
04-05-2018 10:21 AM
Re: Feeling depressed with a cold
I agree with Tortoiseshell’s gentle suggestions about going back to basics. You do seem to be really struggling. I think when we are feeling really down, our motivation vanishes. It can be a painful struggle. I feel for you.
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