So stressed

[Evielucy2019]

Just posting here for traffic as don’t know where to turn. I am so so stressed at the moment. I’m a single parent to a 2 year old, I’ve never spent a day away from her and her dad is not involved. The days seem so relentless at the moment. For example I take her food shopping she doesn’t want to go in the trolley so is arching her back when I try and pick her up and she throws herself about. She also bites me! Everywhere stares and then I just feel more stressed. I just feel flustered all the time and not put together and feel like I’m being judged

I am in tears every night when she goes to bed because finding it so hard at the minute. Feel like a failure. I don’t have much support around me. I’ve recently moved into a new area.

I struggle with anxiety also and I’m in near enough constant worry over things. I’m trying my
Best but it never feels good enough

Hi OP. for you, it sounds tough. From what you have said your toddler's behaviour sounds normal for her age (my 2 year old DS is the same), it's just that you're not getting a break and that's really hard.

Can you try and reduce the number of friction points in your day? Eg do your shopping online for delivery instead of taking her round the supermarket. Also try and get in touch with your local health visitor team, they may have a Home Start programme that would really help you out.

OP You are not a failure. You are a mum doing a wonderful job on her own! We all feel like this at times and need support!

PP had some great advice about trying to avoid the pressure points.

Deep breaths and when DD Is down for the evening make sure you are getting some time to relax and have some breathing space x