Struggling with my mental health and trying to raise a child is the hardest thing I’ve ever done

I am right along with you love::: message me and let’s talk maybe we can help one another ❤️‍🔥

Can you find a therapist or open to medication?

Sometimes Allison , a therapist and meds don’t always help. And just having someone who actually feels it and understands the struggle can make a world of difference. It’s hard to not feel judged by a therapist , they are often viewed as “perfect people”

Totally but might be a good start. I’ve have great therapists. I’m sorry you are struggling. Try taking a walk outside every day, getting outside is very helpful

I hope you’re having a good day first of all! You are not alone in this world many of us struggle with depression and anxiety for the people who we hang out with and what we eat go outside put on some headphones listen to some good music

@Amanda You’re describing group therapy a little, which I found to be immensely helpful. It was commiseration, validation, a lesson in empathy and compassion. It was also a powerful call to action. Also, I can’t recommend yoga enough.

@Allison I have one but it’s a new person and sometimes I get too emotional and I feel nervous talking about my real feelings and things I’m struggling with because of being judged most people don’t show sympathy they judge me and shame me so I’ve tried to keep everything to myself but it’s not healthy

Awww oh yes not healthy but understandable. I’m hoping you feel better soon and find some positive outlets and supportive 1:1 therapy.

@Allison yes I just wish someone understood and help me along the way

You being alive means everything - absolutely everything - to your child. Remember that. Your life has so much meaning, however low you feel. And I'm certain that you are loved even if you don't always feel it. People can be so bad at showing love and support but that's usually nothing to do with you and everything to do with them trying to recover from and manage their own problems. I'm so sorry that you're struggling so much. Go easy on yourself. Take one step at a time. If you make it to the end of the day, that's a win. Genuinely start with that. Consider making a list of 'completed tasks' each day (instead of a to-do list) so you can see everything you're achieving. Put everything on there: got out of bed, got dressed, brushed teeth, fed my kid, etc etc. Make tasks as simple as you possibly can and congratulate yourself for achieving them...

You are important. You have value. You offer things to this world that no one else does. You just can't see what they are right now because everything is clouded by these feelings. You will come through this and you will be able to see that, it's just so hard right now. Motherhood is intensely challenging always, but even more so in times of personal struggle. You aren't alone in this. So many others are going through or have been through the same. I'm so glad you reached out and that there are others who want to talk and connect on this. That's a huge win. Sending lots of good wishes across the internet 💖

Also I agree with what others have said about music and going outside. Also if you haven't already, please consider contacting a Dr - they can provide all sorts of resources or suggest group therapy, community or medication that might help you through this. You won't be judged 💖

@Amanda exactly but I’m not quite there yet opening up is a little hard for me I get emotional and I feel like I’m horrible person I’m afraid of judgment

@Clare it’s hard to believe this when you can’t talk to anybody and nobody really cares about and you struggle with everything alone because you reach out for help nobody hears you until it’s too late