Struggling first time mum
Anyone else feel the same? My baby is nearly 6 weeks and I feel like I’ve been in autopilot the whole time and now I’m feeling the sadness, I was getting myself up and dressed ready for the day but idk if it’s the weather but I’m really finding it hard to feel happy
I love my little boy so so much but I’ve lose myself completely. I haven’t cried since the baby blues stopped at 2 weeks pp but I’m crying my eyes out now while my baby is with his dad downstairs after forcing myself to take a shower
I already struggled with my mental health (depression anxiety) and have been on sertraline 100mg for 2 years, still am so I don’t know what the doctors would be able to do for me! Except talking therapy but I know that’s a long wait and I don’t even want to do that, I need to be around my boy! I’m also scared to take him anywhere with it being winter and the rise of RSV
I don’t have a “village” either but even if I did I would be so scared to be around them and bring them down
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Talk to you’re doctor, with my youngest being so small I was referred and now have CBT therapy. I was on the waiting list a week as they prioritise mums with under 2. Those first weeks are hard. Coming to terms with the new life, trying to find a routine but every day is different. It’s so hard. You have got this! Xx
Sending a hug to you my love! I’m a therapist myself - you could always look for a therapist who practices online if you’d prefer. That way you could do it from home with baby, or while your partner has him for 50mins xx
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I am still in the early weeks of being pregnant but these are all feelings that I fear I will face when I get to that point. Anxiety and depression is so real and something I suffer from. Although I am not actually mom yet I can completely understand where you are coming from and how hard it is to struggle with mental health. I hope you will be able to get past this over time. I understand the first few weeks are very emotional with the hormones but they say it does get better. Please don’t lose hope!