Feel trapped in motherhood.

[mamabee1999]

I have 3 beautiful children. I've been a SAHM for five long years. My husband works long hours. I don't have a village, none of my family help with childcare or support when I'm struggling. My mental health is in the toilet. I feel totally trapped. I never get a break, I'm always needed by someone. I don't know who I am anymore. I've lost all my hobbies and interests, hardly have any friends. Honestly I don't even know if I want to be around anymore. I tell people I'm struggling but no one seems to really take me seriously. I love my kids but I am not enjoying motherhood. I'm stressed and shouty and I cry a lot. I'm tired and burnt out. I'm already on antidepressants and have tried therapy which didn't really help. I feel like I'm stood still while everyone else moves forward. My husband is working his dream job and I feel so envious sometimes. I feel like a terrible mother.

Hi mamabee1999 ! I hear you and I also feel trapped in motherhoood, you are not alone. I have a 2.5 year old son, I’m not a stay at home mum but I do work with children so im constantly supporting new parents with children under the age of 5 year olds. But feel there is no one supporting me! I feel trapped, lost and lonely so totally understand where you are coming from. It’s soooooo hard !!!!!!! I also take antidepressants and they do help but every now and again I just feel so depressed, lost and bored ?? Feel so bad to say it but I need more me time but I don’t know what that is or what I would do with that time because I don’t even know who I am anymore. It’s so hard ! The hardest thing ever !! X