i need help please

[Jackson1994]

is there anybody there

i need some help i cant cope with this anymore please help

- jackson

[Jackson1994]

I’m just really tired, I’m exhausted actually. Wills sleeping has changed again right when we started to settle. Work is exhausting. I’m just really tired I think that’s the main thing here is I’m exhausted. I’m worried about H’s job or, lack of, my mind is full. Also I have been on and off with a variety of illnesses the last couple of weeks. I fainted on Monday. Dizzy spells last week. Achy today.

[blondguy]

Hey Jackson....and a huge wave to CMF and Sophie_M too!

This virus is worse than the impact of these restrictions (just answering your question if thats okay!)

How are you feeling J?. Please have a sticky at Sophie_M's suggestion re the dedicated Beyond Blue link below

Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service

please be gentle with yourself J....these are crappy times we are going through

you are not alone Jackson...I hear you loud and clear

Paul

[CMF]

Hey,

Sorry to hear that. Firstly, all this work from home is draining, totally get that. He's sleeping could be due to development. I've forgotten the name of it but when children go through periods of rapid brain development sle erping habits can change and then should settle again. As for the dizziness, did you have that checked a while back? Coukd it be tiredness/stress related? You are doing the best you can and doing a great job. Your fe feelings are valid. Keep talking to us as much as needed to help you through.

Cmf x

[Jackson1994]

Thanks, Paul. I know this virus is awful, I’ve seen the news, but I just think the mental health of the everyday Australian (and perhaps their lives) are put at risk the longer these restrictions go on for, but then if they ease them our physical health at risk....

I’ll check that website out.

It won’t last long too long CMF, like you said it goes in cycles, he’s 9 months this month and growing very quick. I still hold his hand at night and that gets him down ok, it’s during the night where we have a problem. But it will get better. We are all adjusting to new things at the moment too...

Thanks CMF

Yeah, it’s pretty scary because it keeps happening, sometimes while I’m in the shower or while I’m working at my desk. Could be stress related. I’m betting it probably is. I am enjoying work, just finding this new way of working very challenging and isolating

[Jackson1994]

My favourite board got all smashed up today, I’m devastated, it’s only 10am

But very lucky to have my freedom thanks for all those who sacrificed for us

[Jackson1994]

I am really struggling at the moment

[Sophie_M]

Hey Jackson,
It's Sophie here. What has been going on today? we're so sorry to hear you're struggling at the moment.

Please know our Support Service is available if you would like to speak to someone. 
We’re available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport. One of our professional mental health counsellors at our Support Service will give you support and point you in the right direction for help in your area.

[Jackson1994]

Hi, working from home, not being able to see anyone, just this whole thing

[CMF]

Hey,

I hear you. I'm still at the office but out of 40 staff only 3 or 4 of us are in. It's quiet and my colleague is passive aggressive due to a fall out.

How are your video meeting? Not the same I know.

I'm over everything too 😔

[Jackson1994]

I’m enjoying that I now have extra time in the evening or morning, but apart from that I am really struggling. it’s exhausting. I was on the phone all day today. Which is ok it’s part of work but normally they are conversations or Meetings I would have in person, and they all add up and by lunch time I realised my face was hot from being on the phone and I had got no work done. So that part of it is really tiring. Also H isn’t feeling so good so she spent most of the day in bed, imagine trying to have phone meetings all day with a 9 month old crawler (CLIMBER!). That was my day today. In the afternoon H got up and I had some video meetings but this morning was one wild ride...
I need to see other adult humans ASAP.