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courtxxx · 24/07/2024 03:05

Looking for some advice please , I've been feeling really down lately and I just don't know why , I had a baby 4 months ago healthy baby girl I also have a 4 year old little girl too. I always feel like I'm failing them and not getting out as much as we can I feel like I'm never motivated to do anything I just about get through the day. I constantly feel tired but when it comes to time for me to sleep I can't sleep I sit up all night till 5 in the morning and then don't wake till afternoon ( both my children sleep in till late ) I just can't motivate myself to do anything it's really getting to me I just don't know what to do. I've been so awful to my partner too I'm pushing him away I try not to but I just can't help it I don't feel myself anymore 😭. Am I a failure , can I do anything to motivate myself more ! How can I sleep and not sit there over thinking 😭💔

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Wrongsideofpennines · 24/07/2024 03:08

You are describing a lot of the symptoms of depression, and with your baby being only 4 months PND sounds like a strong possibility. Please book an appointment with your GP in the morning and tell them exactly how you are feeling.

You are not a failure to your children and you do not have to feel like this. Please seek some support, get your partner to go with you to the appointment if you need to.

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courtxxx · 24/07/2024 03:14

Wrongsideofpennines · 24/07/2024 03:08

You are describing a lot of the symptoms of depression, and with your baby being only 4 months PND sounds like a strong possibility. Please book an appointment with your GP in the morning and tell them exactly how you are feeling.

You are not a failure to your children and you do not have to feel like this. Please seek some support, get your partner to go with you to the appointment if you need to.

Thank you for writing back and for your kind words, I will call up my gp in the morning I just really feel like a failure even having to call them for help 💔 I don't want to end up being put on any medication or being made out that I am unstable and getting my children taken away from me 😭

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Wrongsideofpennines · 25/07/2024 20:33

How are you doing today @courtxxx ? Did you manage to speak to your GP?

I just wanted to say that seeking help for your health is not a failure. It shows how strong you are to realise there is an issue and do something about it. If you broke your arm you wouldn't just try and carry on struggling, you would seek medical help.

There is no reason for anyone to question your ability to care for your children. The fact that you are worried about it shows how much you care for them. Are you able to tell your partner about how you are feeling? Or any other family? They may be able to help with practical things when it feels like you're swimming through treacle.

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courtxxx · 29/07/2024 02:03

Wrongsideofpennines · 25/07/2024 20:33

How are you doing today @courtxxx ? Did you manage to speak to your GP?

I just wanted to say that seeking help for your health is not a failure. It shows how strong you are to realise there is an issue and do something about it. If you broke your arm you wouldn't just try and carry on struggling, you would seek medical help.

There is no reason for anyone to question your ability to care for your children. The fact that you are worried about it shows how much you care for them. Are you able to tell your partner about how you are feeling? Or any other family? They may be able to help with practical things when it feels like you're swimming through treacle.

Hi, sorry for only just getting back to you , I'm feeling a little better I spoke to my partner about how I'm feeling a little as I wasn't able to get an appointment I'm waiting for a call back off someone and with my gp that will take a while! My partner was understanding and trying to help me as much as he can , thank you for checking up though and for your kind words ❤️

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