ive been on here before saying what a hard time I’m having with debt and being hassled by DWP for benefits I owe them ( they will most likely take me to court) but then last week my son was home on leave and brought with him a girl who has been nothing but trouble and obviously he can’t see it so Imbtrying to deal with everything that’s going on in my own life plus worrying myself stupid over him. He leaves again on Friday and I won’t get to see him for months . My doctor has changed my medication which has made me sick and spCed out all weekend. I just really can’t take anymore
Sorry to hear you are having a tough time of it Julie. I always get the impression life has a way of kicking you right in the teeth when you are already feeling bad, here have some more, lets see just how much you can take! The DWP can be a right nightmare - it's probably a daft question but have you sought some support from the Citizens Advice Bureau or someone who knows a thing or two about the system? They might be able to offer you some assistance? Worth a try? As for your son I'm not sure how old he is but the only advice I can give is some that you might not like - let him get on with it! We all make crap decisions now and again - I know I did and now I'm a parent I know I will see my kids doing things and making choices that I don't agree with. I guess they have to go there own way sometimes to learn? I know it's hard to be the mop up crew but all you can do sometimes is be there and wait for the fallout!
I'm having a few issues of my own right now so I know how it feels to be on the down, when the days all feel like a struggle, I get it. I struggled to get out of bed today, it's like I have to put a brave face on, I'm heartened to know there are places like this as it makes me aware that others are facing problems and pain too, at least I'm not alone - and neither are you. I'm trying to see it as taking it all a bit at a time. I've just walked the dog, a bit of fresh air has helped and now I'm going to have a cup of tea. Just doing small things can help me to get my thoughts away from all the negative stuff that threatens to sink me some days! I hope you keep going and plough through this.
Take care.
Thank you for your kind words and I’m sorry you too are going through a bad time. It’s just so flipping hard getting through the day when the next is going to be equally rubbish. The new tablets the doctor has given me are making me dizzy and almost feel drunk but they don’t help stop the fast heartbeats and dread of what’s to come. I know you are right about my son. He’s in the Military so time with him is so precious and I just want him to leave home happy. It’s another struggle trying to hide the fact I feel so low in myself and that I may be facing prosecution. I’ve had help from Mind the charity who are helping me with letters and things. Just to top it all my PIP application got rejected so now the hassle of appeal begins. You really are right it never rains it pours x x