Overwhelmed

[Lineofduty2021]

Does anyone else just feel so overwhelmed at being Mum? I’ve been on Sertraline 150mg for a few months now and had a few CBT sessions but I just don’t feel right.
One day I don’t feel too bad then the next it’s like I have spiralled back down and can’t cope with day to day life. I find my self dreading getting up, not leaving the house, irritable and finding the kids unbearable - despite the fact they are amazing and I know it’s just me.
I often feel like I just want to be left alone and don’t look forward to spending time as a family. What else can I do to help this? Has anyone switched from Sertraline to something else they have found better? I can’t go on feeling like this!

Anyone?

Sorry that your post has gone unanswered Lineofduty. I didn't want to leave it sitting there alone. I don't have any direct experience or knowledge, but I can't see that it's a really tough place to be. Explaining what you've said here to your doctor seems to be a reasonable solution. Perhaps even putting it in an email to the surgery and asking for an appointment if you find it difficult to explain face-to-face.

Really hope you're feeling a little bit better.

I hope you get more replies tomorrow. I am just dozing off...

Hi, I don't have depression per se but do have a personality disorder where depression is a part of it.
Give the cbt time, it took me 2 years to get ina good place and I'm so glad I did. You can get there x

As for sertraline, I've just gone back to it as a add on after many others over the years, it has some of the better side effects to be honest, keep trying and speak to your gp x