Please help......

katglasgow

Hi in Despair. I am thinking about you too and I'm sure you'll get good advice from the CCS.
I was a bit worried about some of your posts - they reminded me of how I felt this time last year - struggling to cope with husband's recent gambling admission, his moods and sorting out financial problems as well as just returning to work with 1 year old son oh and moving to new house that needs everything done to it. I was trying to support the whole family and it was just too much. It took me a long time to realise it but eventually I went to Doctors and got some anti depressants. They have helped me get my self together and have made a huge difference. If you are feeling low - please think about visiting a Doctor for a chat some time. Dont be a martyr I feel like I could cope with anything now.
Hugs x

Thefunkygibbons

Here is a slightly unusual thought

Have you thought about removing the home phone?

Not for the money saving but no home phone means no phone calls to ill husband

We nenevr had a phone in the house until I was 21 so they are not a necessity especially if you use PAYG for genuine calls

lottie26_2

To in despair,
Welcome, I'm sorry you are in so much distress but coming on here will make a big difference you will get so much support have you looked on the OS forum you will get lots of ideas and help to cut your shopping bill.
Good luck, keep us posted xx

save-alot

in_despair wrote:

I have called them, but my appt is next friday 3rd Feb. In the meantime, I am going out of my mind with worry!

How did your appointment go ??

Hope it is all in hand now

scottishspendaholic

Hi in despair,

I'd love to know how you got on too - hope it all went well

scottishspendaholic x

kathfisch

Me too, have been reading the thread and wondering how you got on. Please let us know if we can offer advice or support

trencherpilot

In Despair.

How did the appt go? Been reading this thread.

Let us Know

Best Wishes


Trencherpilot

Mental_Mentor

Hi there hun. Sorry you're so down. Can Child Tax credits fund some of your childcare costs? It looks to me like you could be entitled to more from them. Also, Did you happen to get critical illness cover for your husband? Perhaps you could claim from that?

If you are under so much pressure you ned to take time off work (providing you get sick pay of course!) This will free up some time to relax a little and look after yourself before you can take care of hubby & child. I had depression a year ago due to work and home commitments and spiralling debt. My doc said it was very common for 'carers' to get depression. Don't wait - visit doc!

Love and hugs
Mental Mentor