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Things got a bit dark there after loosing my bestfriend. Still breakdown crying when i realize i cant talk to her, or when i hear a song we use to love. She was ready to go but i wasnt.
This year has had so many bumps, terrible pregnancy, loss of two grandmas, my first adult pet passed, my oldest childhood pet passed, ive had medical issues from said pregnancy as well as my baby having her own set of issues, covid, my FIL dating my grandma, my brother unintentionally niglecting my nephew, and my mental health is something ive always had to work on. Just a lot.
BUT
I am determined to spread the holiday cheer, cry when my girls are asleep, bake so many bad things, and try to be more compassionate to what others are gping through. Decorating for the holiays used to be my favorite. This one is so bittersweet. Im so excited for my SOs gifts and we went all out of the girls.
I may have a lump in my throat and emptiness in my chest, but my family deserves a bit of cheer.
Happy holidays everyone, dont take the people you love for granted. One day they might not be there.
ALSO get fn vaxxed, my bestie had severe medical issues and couldnt get the shot. I was with her when she heard she tested positive and she knew she wasnt going to make it. Take care of those around you.
Edit: i am not suicidal thankfully. My dads bestie took his life when i was young and it messed my dad up BAD. This kept me from the egde. I also know me being gone isnt going to benefit anyone, not even myself.
Also this is more theraputic than trying to verbally talk about it without absolutely falling apart.
ericDFish
I always think that making those great memories will help them carry it on to their kids. Not easy, but you are doing it for eternity.
YurgenGrimwood
Remember people, a lot of people who are heavy givers tend to be battling the darkest demons.
Orzahn
You are incredible, and good of you to share this. But don't forget to share a bit of your feelings with loved ones. You deserve extra love.
GuardianANGEL426
Doing /helping others often helps
incrediblypunny
Merry Christmas. I hope you remember to deal with it!
DickMercenary
Spite. The universe is trying to break you. Spit in its eye. Maybe have a cup of coffee with cream.
MommyMadeACake
I drink spite for breakfast, mostly because we are out of general happiness
DickMercenary
A woman after my own cynical heart..
Vinas0116
I hope you have someone that you can tell how you really feel, don't bottle everything up. Even 1 person could be enough to keep you going
MommyMadeACake
I have a new therapist starting this january. Ive been trying to slowly eek out my sadness but it get so overwhelming
Mycologics
I have so much trouble doing that this year. The solution is so simple but I'm kind of stuck. But I'm trying
MommyMadeACake
Normally im so jacked for all thing xmas, but hanging lights and decorating the tree was a chore. All you can do is try. Hang in there!
Mycologics
Right? Me too.
ThisIsMyUsernameThereAreManyLikeIt
All the respect for what you're doing. But don't forget yourself in there. You matter too.
MommyMadeACake
My girls remind me of that everyday. This isnt my first rodeo thankfully
ThisIsMyUsernameThereAreManyLikeIt
They sound like wonderful girls. You are fortunate to have each other.
luckiemommy
Long time lurker and made account to reply to this. I feel this so much. Just know you are not alone. Msg anytime. From one Mama to another
SirDalud
Hear me out, it's not depression. It's you. Unpopular, I know. You live in your head.
MommyMadeACake
depression is an illness of the brain. It need to be treated as such. Humans are just a delicate balance of chemicals.
SirDalud
Yes. It's illness. But it is also part of person who is suffering from it.
MommyMadeACake
I guess i dont see it as a part of me, more like something happening to me. probably just different for everyone.
SirDalud
Might be. I speak from my own half. As soon as I stopped pushing and criticizing myself, I began healing. Took years still tho.
unicornsdonotexist
Set realistic goals. Make sure the kids are fed, just spent time with your kiddos doing what they want to do. That’ll be a great holiday
curseyoursudenbutinevitablebetrayal
I understand what you're going through, you can do this. This to shall pass, it may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass.
TheLookAndFeelMUSIC
Step 1. Get sad Step 2. Remember the awesome Christmas you put on! Step 3. ???? Step 4. Profit, with happiness!
MommyMadeACake
Yall are so great. Just spent the evening cutting out and decorating sugar cookies with the fam. I had a few happy tears
DoomGuysCousinKenneth
Stuff it down with some brown
Anju42
That really sucks but I think it could also be an opportunity to teach your kids (perhaps in small doses) how to deal with greif. Ex: "I've
Anju42
Been missing our pet but doing Christmas stuff has been helping me feel a little better". They may go through similar things someday.
Anju42
Also the FIL dating your grandma is just weird and doesn't respect reasonable boundaries.
Onsvaltti
Last christmas we had a wonderful meal, lots of presents and decorations. Now we can barely affort any food, zero presents. Yay! \o/
Onsvaltti
Sucks to be mentally ill. (Retired. But I have to pay sooo many debts, I am left with no extra money. You sleep in the bed you made. :/ )
gromolko
Putting off getting help is probably not the right decision with depression. Also, your family also deserves to be there for you . 1/2
gromolko
Everyone needs her pride and dignity, but where else would you start asking for understanding? (If you have someone esle, start there!)
MommyMadeACake
Not putting it off, just no opnings until january. And ive come to realize how many people are to consumed in their own stuff.
gromolko
Happy Holidays and a happy new year for you!
usersayswhat
Sounds like you're papering over a lot of problems. Be prepared for a long breakdown, but it'll end maybe don't bake? Just be w kids
MommyMadeACake
Yeah i know ill have a breaodown soon, just want to get past the holidays so i dont make it the rest of my fams problem.
AmandaCANZED
If you don’t live in the States, maybe go to your GP. You don’t have to suffer through and put on a brave face. Therapy, counselling or
MommyMadeACake
Minnesotian here, therapy doesnt havent openings until january. My regular therapist moved JUST before i had my daughter in august.
AmandaCANZED
That is a hard yard. I wish you best best. Keep checking back in to see if something opens up near you. Does The US have online therapists?
AmandaCANZED
We have them in Canada, and they are a little more accessible, especially if you don’t want to pack children up, or only have an hour.
MommyMadeACake
Yes they do but i am one of the lucky ones that has great state insurance. And i normally see a therapist every two weeks.
AmandaCANZED
I wish you the best and I hope this season isn’t too hard on you. January isn’t too far away too!
AmandaCANZED
Even as far as medication are not things to be ashamed of needing. A lot of what you listed is very traumatic and shouldn’t be pushed aside
BrohthorNature
Just make sure you do the thing where you deal with it later. Also could be holiday induced sads and not regs sads. Feels impossible but
BrohthorNature
Doing anything to work towards the goal of dealing with “it” actually starts to make the mountain smaller and the feeling of completion
BrohthorNature
Is 10x’s better(no I’m not Grant Cardone) than living under that false blanket of no hope. The anxiety is an illusion although a good one
BrohthorNature
From the comments, with love @op
MommyMadeACake
Definetely not regular saddness lol. Ive never felt so lost and i was horrible poor living with H users like 5 years ago.
MommyMadeACake
Thank you though. I dodnt think making this post would help so much.
melindajo123
Sometimes "fake it til you make it" helps. MH issues don't go away, but being around others and making them happy will help. Good luck.
MommyMadeACake
Seeing my familys smiles as they joke around and the excitement of the kids opening gift has been carrying me! Also shopping therapy...
kidsister1982
As Anna sings, just do "the next right thing". One baby step at a time. Look into anti-depressants. Be kind to yourself.
MommyMadeACake
My phsyciatrist just wants to increase my anxiety meds, since im a perminately stressed noodle
kidsister1982
I've been on many meds, and Lexapro was the first antidepressant that somehow helped me also use less of my Lorazepam. Good luck!
DarkBusterBaron
This is the second depression/ suicide post in 10 minutes I gotta post the suicide hotline number list later if someone doesn't do it first.
MommyMadeACake
Not suicidal, just utterly heartbroken and exhausted. For me this is better than trying to verbally talk to someone without a breakdown
DarkBusterBaron
I didn't say you were suicidal just ingeneral I've seen a high number of posts about suicide and/or depression.
MommyMadeACake
I have been suicidal so it wouldnt take much tbh. I think the stigma is just diminishing and its easier to talk about it.
DTNemes
"my FIL dating my grandma" Haha wtf, this stood out a bit.
OverthoughtUnderedited
I also was required to do arithmetic
GondwanaCraton
Yeah. So the FIL is either doing his wife's mother, or his daughter's paternal grandmother. Both are a bit odd, especially if the marriage
GondwanaCraton
to the wife is still intact.
MommyMadeACake
Definetly not in tact, but it does make holidays and birthday a bit awkward
Lurkninja
A bit? JFC @op good luck with that. You're allowed to disown them if you want, they didn't give a shit about anyone else, why should you.
MommyMadeACake
Eh, there both old lonely and honestly terrible people. Happy for them sort of? My grandma is a total B to my MIL tho. Who is a sweety.
MaxieMooo
Caught me off-guard a bit too. What a strange world
MommyMadeACake
My SO is 10 years older than me. Its weird dudes. Ive been cornered into way to many relationship talks
GondwanaCraton
I'm not understanding how your SO, or their age, factors into this at all.
MommyMadeACake
My grandma and his dads age are very close because of the age differemce
yasariel
I've never understood why NA is so morbidly hung up on that.
MadamPuddifoot
Huh?
MommyMadeACake
I seconded that
misstwosense
North America (NA) being hung up on age differences? Just a guess but if so, wtf.
MommyMadeACake
In that case NA has a lot of hang ups. i dont mind my and my SOs age difference but it happens to line up my grandma and his dads ages