Feeling so low

[summerrain34]

Struggling with being a mum at the moment j seem to just have zero energy to do anything with my child ...I still do do everything but only because I have to I just get zero joy out of any of it I feel so disconnected from him I look at him and think he's the best thing in the world but I'm just unsure of how I feel has anyone had an experience of this. My child has just tuned one and the father isn't the best so sometimes I feel as though it takes some of the joy out my experience as I thought it was be different . I feel really teary and just hopeless I have reached out for help but I feel nervous to tell anyone how I feel because they might think I'm a bad mum and don't deserve to have a child

We all struggle sometimes. Hang in there it gets better. My DS is 16 months and I've found some things about this age quite challenging. It's particularly difficult right now with a toddler and nothing open to keep them busy.

Speak to your GP as your mood does seem quite low, the HV can be useful two. I had PND /PTSD and still struggle sometimes and I've always found them to be helpful. Nobody is going to judge you, the hardest thing is asking for help but you'll feel better for it.

Be kind to yourself. Motherhood is hard, it's a marathon, and that's without a global pandemic to deal with.

Ask real life family and friends for some help / childcare / me time and do a bit of self care - literally anything you enjoy!

Do you work or are you a SAHP? Can work offer you any support?