Really struggling now and need some advice!

[Laurenxoxo]

I am really struggling at the minute with my mental health and lack of interest in things and mainly my lack of motivation to get up and do things.

Im a stay at home mum with a 1 year old and I just feel like a massive failure as im unable to get out and do things. Obviously it's been hard over the last year with Covid but for me it's mainly money issues. I don't really have the money to be able to go out and do things I have money to survive and not live basically!

It's really getting me down now as I don't want my daughter to miss out on things and miss out on socialising, but how am I supposed to be doing these things with no motivation, no money and struggling with depression!

At one year old your daughter isn't going to be the slightest bit interested in how much money you have and she has no concept of what (you think) she's missing out on. Are there any local free groups you can join to get you back into the habit of talking to people?

What are you interested in? What did you do before you had your daughter?

The best thing to do when you lack that "get up and go", is to push yourself, and get up an go. It doesn't have to be a massive thing, and not too many things either. Start off small and simple. How is your self care? If it has been bad, have a wash/shower. If you have been hiding away, get out for a walk. Are there any local parks to you? Get your DD out for a nature walk! Have a look at all the different trees and bushes out. Look for birds. Keep things simple.