Cannot get out of bed

I’m struggling, I’m a FTM with a nearly 5 month old and I can barely get out of bed unless it’s to tend to her needs (bathing, playmat/tummy time, feeding etc) apart from that I don’t want to move, I’m on anti-depressants and I just feel this overwhelming feeling of regret for bringing my daughter into this world and failing her. She’s such a happy baby, well looked after and hitting her milestones but I am a completely different story.

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This sounds terrible I’m sorry you are going through this! Seek a therapist out who you trust this could be postpartum depression!

You're not failing her if she's happy and healthy. You are exactly the mama that she needs. But you have to make sure you are looking after you. Give yourself some grace, take a shower, put on some comfortable clothes and watch your favorite show or movie.

You’re doing great! Give yourself some credit.😊. Definitely perhaps pmd but talking will help and this time will pass!

Get off those med and try to find some.natural herbs to uplift you. Mess usually have side effects that aren't any good

You might not be on a medication that works for you and your biology. I would talk to your doctor and see if they can recommend other options. If you haven’t been on it for at least a month yet, give it a little more time. I’m so sorry you are going through this. God/the universe/whatever you believe in chose YOU to be her mom. Trust that you are the mom for her. She was hand picked and given to you. You are made for each other

Also have you had your thyroid and hormones checked? And when I say thyroid I’m talking a full panel not just the tsh they usually test for. Postpartum is a wild ride and it along with pregnancy takes a lot out of our bodies and it takes time for them to heal physically and mentally and that’s hard with a baby on top of it all. Best of luck, and you’re not alone! Iv since shoved the first pp year out of my mind for both kids.

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