I’m really struggling at the moment – my partners lack of empathy makes it worse

DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN I tell my partner I’ve had enough of life, he tells me to go ahead and kill myself.

I’m a 38-year-old woman and my mood swings are terrible. I worry about who I have become.

I’m constantly shouting at and nagging the kids.

I’m tired all the time.

I worked in a dry cleaners and when it was closed during lockdown, I piled on the weight.

I’m still carrying the extra pounds and comfort eat every day. It’s no surprise I’ve gained three stone.

I hate how I look. None of my clothes fit me and I spend my day in jogging bottoms and baggy T-shirts.

I don’t work now and I’m on universal credit. I don’t even have the confidence to go for an interview because I look so bad.

My relationship with my partner is non-existent. We fight all the time and he blames my moods.

When I explained how I felt suicidal he said: “Do it. Me and the kids would be fine without you.”

DEIDRE SAYS:  You don’t deserve those comments.

If you are partners, you should support one another, yet he is being abusive when you need him the most.

You are worthy and you do deserve to be in a loving relationship. The atmosphere at home is damaging for your children.

Contact your doctor and get an urgent appointment so they can assess whether there’s an underlying cause for your mood swings.

It may be down to a hormone imbalance, or a thyroid problem. Tell them exactly how you feel.

My support packs Depression and Raising Self-esteem will show you where to find emotional support to start your recovery.

Try to introduce one tiny positive change, like a daily 20-minute walk, to start turning the tide.

If your suicidal thoughts continue, contact CALM on (0800 58 58 58, thecalmzone.net).

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