Community Posts, Tips & Support on Mental Health

I have an almost 3 yo and a 1 mo baby and I feel like I’m drowning. I don’t have family nearby and my friends are all at least 30 min away and they’re busy moms too. If you have more than 1 kid, when did things start feeling manageable? It’s so hard keeping the toddler entertained/fed/happy, the baby won’t nap unl...

First time away from baby and husband 6 months postpartum and it’s so hard massive mum guilt, can’t sleep it’s 2am and I’m missing my baby so badly! On a hen do and I’m tempted to get a train back home at 7am because I can’t handle it! I knew this was gonna be hard but this has been harder than anticipated wish I ne...

Because that’s what I’m trying to do right now. I’m pretty of upset. But I would rather shake it off and gather the energy to run errands with good energy and just not dwell.

I really just want like an hour and half to myself to feel like me again but my daughter is only 3 weeks old I keep feeling guilty that I want to be alone but can’t help it

I’ve returned to work this week and being around younger people in my team who don’t have children has really made me feel like such a boring old hag. Is anyone else feeling the same?? Makes me want to scurry back to my little oasis with my boy so I can ignore the fact that there’s people out there living my previo...

The thought of having to feed outside scares me and it’s such a long process to go out idk if I can even enjoy it I’ve tried a few times but am really struggling to feel motivated to go out anyone else feeling like this or have any tips to get over it?

I have lost so many people close to me during my pregnancy simply because I am pregnant, and I have never felt so alone… I wouldn’t wish this feeling on any mama, my heart aches

I feel so alone. My marriage was supposed to work and now I know it's not. We have hurt each other so much and even though I been trying to hold on. Every chance he get upset with me, he goes straight to divorce. I'm tired.

Hi girlies!! My partner broke up with me on Sunday and I just wondered how people are able to cope/deal with and move on with your life

Has anyone ever been signed off work due to mental health? I’m really stressed at the moment which in turn Is making me very low and work is the main cause so my doctor has suggested taking a few weeks off. I’m so scared to hand my sick note into my manager and to go back already and it’s making me think is being si...

Idk if I’m being overly sensitive or what but I recently had a baby 3 weeks ago and I’ve had plenty of my friends and family wanting me to leave my home drive with my baby 30 minutes to come visit them at their home!?? Like what sense does that make??? I am still recovering and I’m a ftm who is single at home alone....

Everyone keeps telling me to enjoy my kids while they’re young but I can’t wait for them to talk back, be at school, forget their P.E kit..I’m so excited for day to day life and of course I know it’s not easy but does anyone else ever find themselves excited for the mundane parts?

i’m in the most fragile and sensitive part of my life i’ve ever been in. anything can make or break me. i take everything to heart and over analyze everything. everyone is kept at an arms distance and i fully trust nobody. i’ve been hurt so much idk how im still standing. i do everything i do for my kids but im tryi...

I’m 17 weeks pregnant and my boyfriend has broken up with me. And I really don’t know what to do anymore. I want to be fully independent but my family want me to move home. I just feel so lost

I have 2 girls but the eldest has moved out so I have my 7 year old at home. As much as I love her and she's my little best mate god I feel so alone. Really struggling at life but walk around happy and smiley.

I'm a SAHM and I love it. I used to work with "at-risk" youth, so I often feel guilty that I stopped.

Everyone in my family has sons and daughters except me. I can't help but feel so jealous and sad. I'm going to try to have to pretend to be happy about it when deep down I'm really not. How do I stop feeling like this. I don't want to be a hater. I don't want to be envious. I want to be happy for everyone and a good...

Just a thought of the day for all you other mamas struggling with your anxiety. I remember hearing this from a great therapist and wanted to share. What if everything goes well? What if by doing something you’re scared of, you end up succeeding? What if by reaching out and trying to connect with people you making...

Does anyone else feel a bit stuck? Like I feel really lonely in the week (as all my close friends and family work in the week) so know I should try to get out more but I’m an introvert naturally and I am still scared about going on on my own with baby! Worried he will scream or I can’t settle him. So going out just ...

Single mum, live on my own with my LO. I’ve been finding it hard recently, not knowing what to do in the evening when my LO is asleep. What does everyone do other than watching tv, cleaning etc. looking for something different but that will keep me busy. Although I find I don’t feel like doing much can anyone else r...