Do all mums with young children feel like this?

[soapylaces]

Not sure whether this is completely normal and all mums feel like this but just want to ask around before I contact my dr.

For context I have two DC, 3 and 16 months.

For a while now I haven't felt great. I've lost a bit of weight (I wasn't big to begin with), I feel I look gaunt and unhealthy. I think I eat plenty - but I tend to intake most of my calories in the evening when DC are asleep as there's more time.

I have headaches frequently and I'm constantly exhausted. I sometimes can't sleep because I'm anxious and worried. I often feel down and sad and I have mood swings. I'm currently going through this weird thing where I don't like to be alone with my own thoughts, so I have to have a podcast on if I'm alone (cooking/cleaning etc.). I just end up thinking about silly things - I'm very down on myself and have low self esteem.

Is this stuff normal?

Sorry you're feeling like this OP.
I'm due with dc2 and have a 2 year old and I feel like I could've wrote your post myself.

I don't think it's normal and there is help out there. If you're anything like me, I'm going to grin and bare it and hope it's a phase!

It doesn't sound normal when all those things are together, I'd suggest getting your thyroid and bloods checked if you haven't already, as a starting point.

Thank you both for your replies.

@Senorasurf It's good to know I'm not alone. I know what you mean, I feel like I'll be wasting the drs time and they'll turn around and say - this is normal, it'll pass when your children get over. But I think deep down I know it's not. Please don't grin and bare it, take your own advice and get the help. I will be taking your advice.

@Garman thank you, I will go to drs and ask to get my bloods checked.

No sorry I don't feel that way.

Oh bless you. No, I definitely had bouts of being a bit low when the kids were small but not in the way you describe. I found nursery helped a bit though.
I would definitely write a list of your symptons and go and see your doctor.

It is normal and it will pass.

I’m sorry you are feeling like this OP. Definitely see your GP and make the most of any support available

It’s not uncommon to feel like this. But you don’t need to stay feeling this way - definitely see your gp - there are things you can do to improve how you feel. It’s worth a try

It isn't normal.... people tend to complain is of boredom, which is different.

You may have a small depression. Is there something else going on in your life? Everything together may make it go over the edge

If you start having bad thoughts please call your GP, they can help

I can't believe anyone is suggesting this is normal and will just pass if the OP waits it out.

I think some of these things are normal with small children, but not to the extent that you have described it. Definitely speak with your GP in the first instance.
Do you have much support at home? And do you work, some employers have good schemes got support that might be faster to access than your GP.