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Depression. Suicidal ideas

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DrowsyDragon · 06/07/2021 11:13

I can’t shake the idea that everything would be better if I were gone. I’ve contacted the GP, on the waiting list for counselling, don’t want drugs because I am breastfeeding my second child. My husband had a nervous breakdown and abused alcohol during my second pregnancy. My marriages feels like it’s been hanging by a thread for a year. He is in paid for therapy but we can’t both afford it. My relationship with my mother and father is very strained. My husband and parents are completely estranged. I just feel like the common denominator is me. I love my two DD so much but I just feel like whatever I do I will eventually fuck them up. I fought so hard to fix my relationships with my parents, I’ve been fighting so hard for my marriage but it’s just endless. My husband and I agreed guardians for my daughters in the event of any tragedy but I just feel like I should get my will written, get their guardian ships set up before I can damage them too. Part of my brain is screaming that I am wrong but th evidence just feels a overwhelming. They are such sweet girls, I love them, I love feeding them and caring for them, playing with them but everyone I love I now have terrible relationship with. I cannot bear that to happen to them and it must be me. Please help.

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DrowsyDragon · 06/07/2021 11:15

I am not about to do anything. Just find the arguments for my absence overwhelming

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MichaelMumsnet · 06/07/2021 13:02

Hello OP, we are really sorry to hear you are feeling this way.
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Sunshinedrops85 · 06/07/2021 16:18

I'm sorry you're struggling so much, but your babies need you and always will. Relationships always take two people and not everything is your fault.

Please also call the charity Maytree. They were lovely when I called

www.maytree.org.uk/

DrowsyDragon · 06/07/2021 19:26

Thank you

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MrsVeryTired · 06/07/2021 19:29

Can't you stop breastfeeding and go on medication? It would be better for your baby to have a "well" mummy and have formula milk.
I stayed on anti-depressants throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding, GP said risk was low to baby and risk of my mental health being bad very high.
Hope you feel better soon

faithfulbird20 · 06/07/2021 19:34

It's not your fault. Remember things will always get better in the future.

You seem to have a beautiful relationship with your children. Build up on that and don't give time to those who bring negative energy.

Can you go to the doctors and get medication like depression pills to help lift your mood. They'll advise you too.

I had depression after my first and took pills for as long as I needed. I have 2 daughters just like you. I'm in a much better place now. Hang in there. Things will change and things do change.

Miseryl · 06/07/2021 19:51

Breast milk won't be any use if you're dead. Get the medication OP.

DrowsyDragon · 06/07/2021 22:21

I think up to the point I thought I was managing but I’ve just been really overwhelmed the last few days. This is when the thoughts that my DDs would be better without me. So I’ll talk again about medication. Dd is weaning so she’s not getting as much of her food from me. I’m a bit scared to stop though because it’s onthe list if reasons not to hurt myself. Dd still needs milk, I haven’t sorted a will or they are with me and I don’t want them to be scared. That sounds so bonkers. I wish I could just know I wasn’t going to damage them. What if I am a really really bad person and that’s what happened with my parents and is happening in my marriage. I don’t wAnt them to be damaged by me if I am bad.

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faithfulbird20 · 06/07/2021 22:52

The fact that you acknowledge what happened to you shows you are not bad. You are your own individual. You are not bad. Your are not your parents. You love your kids. You wouldn't hurt them. Suicide would hurt them. Please don't do it.

You're concerned about stopping breastfeeding yet you're thinking about leaving them. Which is more important? Mummy being there or mummy giving them milk?

If you're weaning you've done way more breastfeeding than the average woman. Please don't worry you can give formula or carry on breastfeeding. What matters if your mental health. Depression and thoughts like these happen because of a chemical imbalance in the brain. You need to rest and look after yourself. Again book an appointment with the doctors and tell them u feel depressed. It sounds like postnatal depression.

If you feel overwhelmed. Please rest. Sleep when baby sleeps. Stick your kids in front of the tv in a bouncer. Sit on the sofa and just rest. Drink lots of water and go for a walk with kids in a pram. Do you feel like you have low energy? Take a multivitamin. Obviously these are just reminders but the most important thing is to go to the doctors and get some medication. They will help.

faithfulbird20 · 06/07/2021 22:54

Marriages take time to bond and work. Please don't fret. I've been there. This too shall pass...please keep coming here if you're struggling. You sound so lovely and you love and care about your kids. You probably spend a lot of time with them. You'll damage them if you take your own life. They won't recover from that. It's better to be there for them. I'm sure you'll try very hard to not do the things others did to you. You have a good heart.

User1357 · 06/07/2021 23:29

Absolutely another vote for stop breastfeeding and get medication. You do not need to feel this way.

You’re mental health is far more important to your children’s health and well being than breast milk.

Please don’t suffer any more than you need to.

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