I'm a single mum to a 6 month old. I'm single because my ex abused me and I left. Hardest thing I ever did and internally it was the proudest moment of my life. I have post natal anxiety. I'm breast feeding but my periods have come back (4 weeks after lochia stopped) and I'm suffering as I spend 15 out of 30 days bleeding. My hormones don't seem to have settled like they said they would after a few weeks. I'm exhausted and have no help. My back hurts, my son is teething. I'm dealing with the social stigma of being a single mum. I have no money. I hate myself and felt suicidal as I felt I had put myself and my son in this position. Im overwhelmed with text messages dating over a month that I haven't responded to. People are getting upset with me, but I can't bring myself to reply. It genuinely feels too overwhelming. I know I must seem rude, but I don't know what to do. My friends are getting irritated and instead of asking if I'm okay are telling me I need to respond or they will 'clearly know where they stand'
I don't think they understand what it's like to have a real breakdown and mental illness.
Do you think my friends are justified in being angry and if so how do I deal with this? My life is falling apart.