Struggling

Is anyone else feeling in a low mood. I can't really narrow down what it is. Little one is currently going through unusual sleeping due to regression. However I just generally alone/trapped. I keep reading or seeing posts about if you like your struggling to reach out to family and friends for support. I dont have anyone and tbh it's just makes it worse for me to see people leave the little one with "grandparents" or "dad" to go gym or solo shopping or to get nails done because I dont have that, I can barely have time to have a proper shower alone. I can't even mention to close family how I feel as it will just be joke to them or I will be told it's fine things get better etc.
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You're not alone, I am struggling too. This sleep regression plus the change in seasons is impacting me. I have a couple of mum friends but they've been busy for like a month or two and I haven't seen them. My family are great but I still feel lonely. I find it hard to make friends at mum & baby groups because I struggle to make small talk, or they are too busy/loud environments and I end up just watching the bigger babies play on the floor. I definitely have that trapped feeling.

You aren’t alone. I had a real dip in mood just before my first period came in post partum. I struggled to feel positive about anything at all and didn’t really speak out at the time. Please don’t feel you’re the only one stuck in a rut & continue to use this app to chat xxx

I feel the same

Try downloading the app “Untold”, it’s a great app for giving advice on anxiety and low moods and helping you reframe negative thought patterns etc, and just makes you feel supported without the help of other people. Hard to explain but it’s free so give it a try and you’ll see what I mean, I think it’s brilliant. I think only available for apple though x

Thank you for the validation and suggestions. It could be a combination of hormones as I just started my period and the change of season. I haven't been to any baby groups but may give that a try. I also struggle with small talk so I think it will be difficult making mum friends. I'm just hoping this is a short phase and things will start to feel better.

Sounds weird but this was exactly what I was looking for. You aren’t alone. And that means I’m not alone. Few really tough weeks here. Baby is generally so good but a cold, his jabs and teething have resulted in some tough days. Coupled with me and my husband bickering all the time - when we never argued before - and generally feeling like I have no one to turn to has definitely took its toll today 😢 here’s to feeling lighter again soon xx

@Louise I completely understand. I have also been bickering with my husband and it just leave a negative environment at home and makes me feel even more alone. It's hard when you have no one to turn to, especially when you see posts online saying to reach out to friends and family and lean on them for support etc. Hoping things start to look better xx

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