Postpartum depression and lack of sleep, really struggling please be kind
I gave birth about a week ago and I’m a single parent with no family support. I’m also taking anti depressants and of course as a new mom not getting much sleep.
I’m struggling really badly with depression and all sorts of thoughts like “shoulda, coulda, woulda” or thoughts of my ex and wishing he was here or I had a husband.
Anyone relate and/or can you offer words of encouragement or kindness I’m a mess at the moment crying way too often?
I want to be a good mom I hope I made all the right choices and best decisions I could given the info I had and life circumstances.
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@Jessica thank you means a lot to me to hear that
I can relate and empathise with you ❤️
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Hey, I was in exactly the same position as you. My little one is now 15 months and although my life isn't perfect, it's definitely got easier. There are still tough days that feel similar to those first months but honestly it gets better. And just the fact you want to be a good mum and are thinking like this means you already are one. Sleep deprivation will be doing a lot of it, if you can get some mental health support through therapy that worked wonders for me. Hang in there, keep looking at your precious little one and let all the things that don't need to be done go!