Feeling alone, sad and anxious

Those are valid feelings. I felt similarly when I had mine. Do you have any support? A partner, parents/in-laws or friends that can step in from time to time to give you a break? You’re still in your postpartum period so these are natural feelings to be having and you’re still adjusting to motherhood and finding your groove. Give yourself grace. This season won’t last forever. Definitely lean on others for support and maybe consider therapy as well to help you process these feelings.

Yes I have and still do on and off. I've found even just leaving baby with a trusted person for an hour or two helps massively, being able to get a coffee and have adult talk time without worrying about baby is soo nice. I see my friends who have older kids and you do get that freedom back just when they're really little they really are dependent on you I've also reached out for therapy which I'm waiting for.

Thank you. Yes I am in therapy, to help me process these feelings. It just hits me and I then find it very scary and overwhelming to think I’ve lost my freedom. I find it hard to talk to myself in those moments to reassure myself I’m going to be ok.

Yes I do have some support it’s just during the weekdays I’m on my own which is where I can’t get the support due to partner, mother in law working and not having family my own to help

@Marie I see. Well I’m glad you’re in therapy at least. I would suggest using the time your partner and mother in law are there as time to focus on you and you alone. Use that as your free time to do whatever makes you feel good. Whether that’s sleep, go out for a walk or a coffee with friends. Just take advantage of that time for yourself. Also find some mom meet up groups or like a mommy and me class or playgroup you can go to with your baby so you can at least get out of the house and meet other people and not be alone.