Community Posts, Tips & Support on Mental Health

Real Talk, why do so much for person when they don’t even do the bare minimum?

Does anyone else feel guilty for doing their hobbies when their baby is awake? I feel less guilty for playing on my phone than I do for crocheting while my baby is busy 🤣 just wondering if some other moms feel this way I have a 7 month old baby girl

My husband joined the military. I miss him so much. I am a huge extrovert and this loneliness of not having someone to talk to at night so really getting to me! What do you solo/single mamas do to keep the loneliness at bay?

Hi all, looking for some advice on driving anxiety please. Recently passed my test and I'm struggling with switching cars/letting go of my instructor and his reassuring pedals. Doing gradual exposure through CBT but I just end up shaking and crying every time I go out, even short drives in quiet back streets. Not su...

Since having my little one I’ve never felt low or down in the dumps, but gosh tonight something has hit me like a tonne of bricks 🥺😭 feeling so emotional and empty tonight, feel like I’ve no one to talk to about anything 🥺 please tell me I’m not alone 🥺xx

I'm starting this journal today, and I'm in need of ideas for self Care. What kind of things do y'all do on a daily basis?

Finding it hard to really spend any time together. Baby only contact naps and co sleeps so always close by. We’re either taking turns with baby or doing things at home like cooking and cleaning up, taking care of the dog. No family to help look after little one for us to have a date night or anything like that. ...

As I lay here in bed with the baby inside me kicking, I can't help but realize how alone I really am. The only happiness I'll ever get is from this baby and future children. I'll only ever be good for taking anger out on. I'll never deserve to be treated as an equal or even human. I don't know why I stay, but I know...

I'm 30 years old with a 2year old boy and a little girl due in December. I just want to feel beautiful again. I want to get my hair done at a salon and my nails painted. I want to have a style and not just throw on a T-shirt and yoga pants. I want to just be a girl and take care of myself like I used to. But I'm not...

Gratitude is more than just a feeling; it's a practice that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit. By appreciating the good in your life, you gift yourself joy, and deeper connections. Practicing gratitude serves as a form of self-care because it supports both your health as well as your happiness. Gratitude ca...

Please tell me I’m not alone! I’m 6+4 and just had a minor inconvenience/ frustration at work which has set me off with full on water works. I never get emotional like this 😬 is anyone else finding similar?

Hi all Anyone else find motherhood is lonely? Would love to make some mum friends

My son died last month July 9th and it's been so hard to go through every day life without him around he was only 4 years old

I know this is what I've signed up for by choosing to have a child... But honestly every day is the same boring cycle We have no more spontaneous days because it's just too much hassle with a baby. I've given up all my hobbies and things that make me happy because there's just no time for anything else. I sound ungr...

I still struggling to manage life being a single mum On my own most of the time. Does anyone have any tips because i feel so burned out and down most of the time. I have a 3 month old

I finally did it after reading all the posts and responding to majority of them, I made a decision. A decision to put me and my family first. I quit my position on a board of directors despite feeling some sense of shame and disappointment in not sticking it out longer. I am proud of myself! I now have further time ...

Hi beautiful mommy’s 🩷. I’m new to the app but today I decided to download the app due to me feeling a little depressed. Being a first time mom Is a little scary especially with me having little support. At times I feel extremely lonely and overwhelmed with guilt because on social media you see all the moms with…

So I’ve had anxiety for the last 8 years since my mum getting unwell and passing away and every other eventful traumatic experiences after that. Recently I’ve had this feeling and I’m struggling to explain it or understand it. It started off with loneliness with just me and my son, I’m a very extroverted person in...

I’m really struggling mentally at the moment. Is anyone else the same? Sleep deprived, loneliness and just don’t know how to fill my days.

Not sure if it's a super common thing but I feel that since ive had my daughter 15 months ago, ive lost a lot of friends. Friends I thought that would always be there have gone. To make things worse, my husband has changed his personality since ive had my daughter and has been emotionally abusive. I feel I have just...