Struggling as a new mom

I have a healthy and wild 6 month old boy who is full of life and alot of emotions. I have emotionally been struggling as a new mom and have had a hard time finding people to talk to about it and finding support. My only true support is my husband. Part of my problem is I put on a facade that everything is fine and im doing well, when in reality I'm suffering and struggling. I am currently being treated for postpartum depression but really don't feel I've improved. The few times I've reached out to friends or family for support, everyone kind of brushes it off. "But he's so healthy" "he's so good in public" "he's a perfect baby" and all my feelings of sadness and doubt are ignored. Even my own mother has pretty much has ignored my needs. Is this what motherhood is? Everyone ignoring your needs and it just is about your kid?

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Have you tried journaling to help with like processing and regulating emotions? It’s not the same but during my pregnancy my ex was rarely around and when he was wed often argue and my midwife got me into journaling to help and I still do it today. It’s been so useful! I hope things improve for you soon ❤️

I resonate with a lot of what you said. Would be happy to have a friend to talk to about it - even if we are long distance friends 🖤

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. I feel a lot of what you said. Please message me 💙

Hello @Nikkii sorry to hear you feeling this too , i can relate to similar situation and have been struggling past 13 months so finally decided to reach out to people and have some friends i can share and help each other.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. No this isn't what motherhood is, your family aren't being supportive enough and you clearly need a breather. It doesn't make you a bad mum and it doesn't mean you don't love your son. If you need a shoulder or ear, im here, I've been in the boat you're in so there's absolutely no judgement from me. Sending you good energy ❤️

Feel free to message me. I’ve battled postpartum depression for a long time. And I get the struggle. I have been on several meds and the med I found that worked I had to stop taking cause I developed a drug allergy. It’s been a lot to deal with so I understand. Here if you need the support. ❤️

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