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LilyqSenior Contributor
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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Unknown userMember
@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 🙂
In response to: Re: Feeling depressed with a cold
Unknown userMember
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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