Loathing motherhood

I absolutely dread it when it's night time or when she's just awake. I'd never harm my own daughter but I have so many intrusive thoughts of just wanting her gone. I have more hate towards her than I love her. Don't have much of a bond to start with and the more she just screams and shouts at me the more I just want to shut her up! I'm just so exhausted and just sat crying my eyes out feeling like a shit person cause my heads like do this... do that... and I don't want to 😩😶
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How old is she? It usually gets better, hang in there ❤️

I think u have ppd. Talk to someone k

It sounds like you may be suffering with postpartum depression. Please speak to a doctor as there are teams that are there to help mothers through this incredibly difficult time. You will come out the other end. I hope you are ok. xx

Please speak to someone about how you feel. These sounds like signs that you’re suffering with postpartum depression. Being a mum is super overwhelming at times and I’ve had some very low moments but there’s help out there and so many people you can talk to. I’d recommend speaking to your doctor or health visitor. The health visitors tend to be a bit better as they can signpost you in the right directions and refer you to other professionals who can help. It will get better. It sounds like you’re in a pretty tough place right now but please talk to someone xxx

@Susie she's only 4 weeks old

Oh she's super young. I promise it gets easier. It really really does.

You probably need sleep and just a says rest to do your own thing. Is there anyone who can help you/have her for the day or even over night? Maybe go out and do some Christmas shopping and feel normal for a day. Also if I ever struggled when I had my son, I would take him out to baby groups, show him off on shopping trips or danced with him in the kitchen to my fave music - it really helped our bond 💕

Oh and by the way…. You have intrusive thoughts about the people you love the most, it’s a known fact 🥰 💕

Seek support from your loved ones or local associations, it's normal to feel like this if people are not helping. I don't know if that's your case but it can really make a difference to have support

@Fran I have a great support network and I do use them but I also have a habbit of trying to do it all myself cause I'm a "strong and independent person" persona

It's a very delicate period (postpartum), lots of hormones everywhere, sleeplessness, fatigue, you and your baby getting to know each other. Try to relax as much as possible and accept the help even if it's hard, say yes to it and embrace it! It takes a village, and if not now, when? :)

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