Grief & mental health

TW Grief & Mental Heath. Finally spoke to a family member about how I'm feeling & that I'm hopefully going to get some counselling after losing my Mom (diagnosed with PTSD when she passed away) for them to turn around & say 'you'd best be careful because the social will take (my son name) off you if you can't look after him' My son or myself are not in any danger. My son is my whole world & is the reason I get up every morning. My GP is aware of that & is aware that I'm not suicidal or want to her anyone or myself..I'm just suffering with panic attacks..flash backs..& just feel a little bit lost. But now I feel stupid for reaching out for help & feel belittled. She also said 'it's been 7 months since your Mom died you need to get a grip now & sort yourself out' I feel so stupid even asking for help. That maybe I do need to get a grip. However I can't. I have very few people to talk to..this person being one of them..but now im very aware not to say anything to anyone & just hold everything in. Sorry for the vent & the long post. Not really sure where else or who else to empty my thoughts with.

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If you’d ever like to talk, feel free to message me. I lost my mom in 2019 when I was 24 and also struggle with ptsd due to it Never feel silly for asking for help, you’ve done the right thing x

Ohhhh nononono, please don't feel stupid for reaching out & seeking help! It takes courage to reach out, very good that you did. 👏

You’re very welcome to message me anytime. I suffer with PTSD, depression, anxiety and a range of other mental health issues. But the social would never think of taking your children. The fact that you’re asking for help shows that you recognise that something isn’t right and would like to heal from it. Message me anytime no judgement here x

No one will take your child away from you if you have mental health problems. That was my worry when I started seeking help, and it was confirmed that unless you're a danger to other people, then your child won't be taken away. That'll make someone's mental health a lot worse, and their cautious of that. I have BPD, Audhd, OCD and CPTSD, and I have a long history of suicidal ideations and self-harm, as well as intrusive thoughts, and there has been no worry about my son whatsoever. In fact, he's the one that's keeping me here. He keeps me safe when he's around too. I think you need to Axe that "family" member out, that is not the support you need, and I'm so sorry you've experienced that ❤️

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