A Depressed Single Mum With Teenage Boys

Hi,your post has resonated with me. I am slightly younger with two teenage boys and go through seasonal depressive episodes along with insomnia and lack of energy.

I used to be embarrassed to acknowledge my struggles and have the sense of loneliness but I know there are others like you who are doing it tough. If I can connect with you to say hang in there. you must be doing a wonderful job for your sons who need you. This does not always feel this way - I know.

importantly take time out for yourself. Connect with you and acknowledge the great effort you make every day. Self love.

some natural vitamins I take to help me. No effect with tablets is magnesium and Vitamin b. Also apple cider vinegar and Cummin in warm water with honey first thing in morning.

Hope this connection helps.

Thank you so much for your reply and kind words of encouragement! It helps to know I am not the only one in this situation and that you have found the strength to get through.

I am also a fan of natural remedies and take both a multi Vit B and magnesium, though have been a bit lax in taking them, so I better get back to it! And yes, self love, we mums tend to forget that sometimes.

Thanks for reaching out!

Thank you very much for your advice utopia! Yes, I will go back to the GP and this time be a little more assertive about what I need. I definately need some professional help, for my depression and my parenting. Your words have given me hope, that I can get the support and help that I need.

Hi @HopefullyPink, @utopia, @PeaksandValleys

I am a single mum of 4 boys aged 16-21. I have personality disorders anxiety and depression. It's a rough road on your own being a single mum of one or more teenage boys but harder fighting depression and anxiety as well. I'm afraid I don't have any words of wisdom to offer but just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forums.

PS @HopefullyPink I would definately fight for the right professional support, it does make a huge difference. I think as @utopia stated you just need to ask for a mental health care plan. I'm pretty sure a GP can't deny you asking for one and being assessed. If they do I'd be seeing a different GP. Good luck 💜😊

Good Luck @HopefullyPink Yes, Everyone is entitled to a mental health plan if they feel the need.

However I also struggle with getting my needs heard ... so assertion is important. I think sometimes the docs think if they reassure someone thats enough .. sometimes it is and sometimes its not.

Thanks @Former-Member for your words of support and encouragement, it really means alot, and I can feel myself getting stronger just from the support I've received here on the forums. Wow! four teenage boys, how do you do it?? BTW I love your picture.

Thanks @HopefullyPink. I don't think 4 is necessarily harder than 3, it just costs more😜. I hope you find the support you need. Let us know how you go 💜😊