When do you start feeling like “yourself” ?

I can't give you an answer to that but I can tell you that I understand exactly how you feel. I don't feel like who I used to be cause who I am now has been through some things that I can't shake. I take each day as it comes. Sometimes i'm fine and I think I semi have my shit together. Then there are days where I'm not sure which way is up but I can definitely direct you to the coffee pot. I'm learning to embrace who I am now cause I love it whenever I enter a room and my daughter's eyes light up when she see's me. I may not look like how I did before but i've brought life into the world. That's gotta mean something.

I can relate so much! 🤍

Biologically it takes 2 years for our hormones, neurotransmitters, and biological systems to recover back to a “normal” baseline. With my first it took almost a year before I started feeling like myself again on a regular basis. I just had my second 5 mos ago and don’t feel like my real self at all. You’re not alone and this is pretty normal but doesn’t mean you should suffer alone. Reach out to friends and family, tap into hobbies you liked or new ones you want to try, begin seeing a counselor, etc!

ive realized that youll never be the same person as before but its important to embrace the new you and find a balance.