[mytime]

I don't even know where this post belongs. I know I suffer from mild depression, which is untreated right now, too busy dealing with obsticles life keeps throwing at me.

But I am getting to the point right now where life is just exhausting me. I have no energy, easily explained too by multiple jobs and 2 toddlers on my own, but it has never been an issue before.

And lately I am imagining things, like driving, I have never been an overly cautious driver but now I see disaster beyond every corner. I change lanes and I can see the car behind me crash into us, or going down a narrow road I can see the collision happen. At work I can see all the different equipment breaking and harming the people by it. This is really getting on my nerves, even watching my children I am becoming overly paranoid that something is going to happen to them.

And just my emotional well being too, I don'tr get it. I am soo tired all the time, it takes effort to get me up and to work, and even then it doesn't feel worth it. I enjoy my children but today I was so tired I had to nep while watching tv with thme.

I have been having horrendous mood swings I get mad at epeople for stupid thigns, like my best friend telling me she has plans and can't hang out with us, I get really upset and mad, or someone telling me they can't watch the kids so I can a few moments to myself.. Is

Is this just exhaustion or do I need to get back into my dr office??? What is going on with me, why am I such a mess?

[Parker10]

So sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed ! You have a heavy load to carry alone, and having been a single parent myself for 4 years, I hear what you are saying loud and clear !

IMHO, I think it would be a good idea to perhaps have some blood work done - anemia could be causing some of this, thyroid also. If you get a clean bill of health, then I would suggest finding a P-Doc, or at least a therapist. Your moods could certainly be depression, and perhaps medication would help ! Good luck to you !

[ogette]

mytime,

I can relate to your post. I agree with Parker that a visit to the doctor to rule out physical causes is very important. After the birth of my second daughter, I developed hyperthyroidism, which really wreaked havoc on my body and my emotional health. Thyroid problems can cause anxiety and depressive symptoms.

I also have depression, and for me anxiety often grows and worsens with my depression, which in turn causes me to get angry easily and snap at others.

Seeing a doctor to find out what is going on seems like a great idea...

Take care,
jan

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(((((((((((((mytime))))))))))))

I'm sorry you're feeling down.