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Having a wobble?

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MummaD123 · 12/05/2023 12:29

This has been going through my head the last few weeks and I'm not sure if here is the right place but I know if anybody knows it'll be you lot! 🥰

I'm a FTM with a DD. I have suffered from mental health issues in the past and I suffered during my pregnancy. I was referred to my perinatal team and got the help I needed from my midwives and doctors.

Since having my DD I have come of my meds and doing a lot better without all the extra hormones etc. Just some days I have a wobble or a moment or become a mess because she's growing up to fast. I know everyone goes through this as it normal.

But with life always being so busy and not everyone is free to talk or have that support network. I know I often feel alone and I've got a good circle of friends. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone to get some support. Not necessarily a medical professional but another mum that has been through the battles you are facing.

Is there such a thing like a text support/WhatsApp number for mums to just message when they are having a wobble and just need someone to talk to?

If not I'm looking at how to get one set up but not sure where to start with that yet 😇

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Nightytwine · 12/05/2023 12:30

The samaritans have one but I don't know of one for mums specifically

PotKettel · 12/05/2023 12:34

If your child is young, the HPVs are very kind usually. You could try the local drop in (in my day it was a community centre or a SureStart centre).

StillLove · 12/05/2023 12:54

That sounds like a wonderful idea! If it doesn't exist, you've really hit on something.

I've had severe mh problems myself and sadly my closest friends at the time walked away completely- apparently mh was not an excuse and I should've just pretended to be happy...

I've never had best friends since then, so may not be people's first choice to contact and I am ridiculously busy in life at the moment, not seeing people as much as I used to- but I would hate to think any of my friends now would choose not to message me just because I'm busy though.

Perhaps your friends are the same and while they're not necessarily free to meet up, they might still be able to be there if you message?

Either way- good luck, and well done on such a lovely outlook!

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