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Should I reach out and who to?

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Needingsupportplease · 21/05/2020 07:21

Had post natal depression before but over came that. My baby is now 1 and been stuck in the house all day every day on my own is taking its toll. I know its stressful for everyone but for the last few days I've wanted to hurt myself (not take my own life but scratch or cut my legs) I have self harmed previously years ago and just after I had baby which nobody knows about. I'm just sick of all day every day and all night (she still wakes up ALOT) I'm so sleep deprived, stressed and exhausted. Husband works all day then comes home hes exhausted too but I feel he could do more he sits on his phone and I never get time to myself after I've made tea and showered. I've had a tough few years with miscarriages and loosing a parent but this lockdown is pushing me over the edge. Me and partner are also arguing alot but he wont talk to me its shouting or shutdown so cant even be bothered to tell him how I'm feeling. Who can I talk to? But I dont want them to think I'm awful and put it on my records/think I'm a bad mum im so exhausted. Even considering moving to my mums for the rest of lockdown so she can support me and help with my daughter. Oh and im also working from home which isnt happening properly and is causing more stress.

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BuddhaAtSea · 21/05/2020 07:25

I would give the GP a call.
You can also access online counselling.
Ask your mum to come and give you a hand with the baby.

It needn’t be permanent, how you’re feeling now. A few months from now on you’ll look back and see just under how much pressure you were. Asking for help is a sign you’re strong, much stronger than you thought.

marydtf · 21/05/2020 07:55

I second calling your GP. 'Having it put on your records' isn't going to label you as a 'bad mum's. Quite the opposite in fact. You have recognised that you need some sort of help or support and are reaching out to ask for it. This is a positive and would be seen as such by your doctor and anybody else.

Needingsupportplease · 21/05/2020 08:03

Thankyou just sat crying at your replies I never had any support after my losses and feel it's all built up now and I cant really handle it especially with added stresses. Thankyou both x

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marydtf · 21/05/2020 11:24

Have you heard of Homestart? I dont know if they have phone support where you are but might be worth googling to find out. Hope you are ok

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