I am sick and worrying about my child

[siennamaeb]

These last 2 weeks, I have barely been able to do anything with my child due to a chest infection and an ear infection at the same time. I also have depression and anxiety, as well as being physically disabled so I struggled as it was but did all my body would let me. Now i am unable to do anything with her. I am a single parent who has DD 24/7. Because of the depression, I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact I cannot get out of bed and play with her/take her out because I am so ill. Im beating myself up about it like I usually do. I feel so guilty all the time that I'm not doing enough for her (Of course she is getting fed breakfast lunch and dinner, being bathed, dressed etc) but most of the time we are just lying in my bed whilst she watches telly because I can't do anything else. I feel like a horrid mother & I guess I just wanted to feel less alone in this aspect, hence this post.

I bet she's loving all the snuggle time with you. You're poorly, it happens. She'll be fine as all her needs are being attended to and she's having lots of cuddles.

She will be fine OP, don't worry. These things happen and kids are very resilient...once you're better this will be of no recollection very shortly! Most important thing for you is to rest and recover.

There may be some charities that can help if you’re open to it?
Ring social services and ask if there’s anything available in your area.

I’m sure lots of people would be willing to lend a hand or drop her off at a nursery setting or take her to the park.