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Is this the onset of depression or a rut?

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Whatcanwedotohelp · 30/12/2022 13:20

I have 2 children 4 and 1. I'm currently a sahp. I'd say the last 6 months I've felt like a completely different person. I have allot of down days, don't get much time away from the kids due to lack of babysitters so pretty much constantly with them which I love don't get me wrong but not much space just to "breathe" "relax for an hour with a cup of tea" I'm always rushing no matter how much I plan the days/organise. Have found I'm struggling allot with mess and feel like nothing is clean or organised despite constantly keeping on top of it.

I think the main thing is I don't feel "light" anymore or "fresh" sounds a bizarre way to describe it but I feel heavy almost and fatigued. Just tired all the time. Not really sure what my interests are anymore but I don't get time to think about what they are with looking after the children and watching them closely as obviously they're at the ages where they're running all over the place lol!

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Simpkiin · 31/12/2022 03:24

Hey OP, sorry to hear you’ve been feeling low 💐Please reach out to your GP, they’ll be best placed to work out if, for example, it’s a deficiency that’s causing it, or depression. Whatever is behind it, it’s best to get it seen to asap so it can be treated. And is there anyone in real life you can speak to about this to help support you through it? Sending best wishes x

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