Feeling like I don’t have an identity

My little girl is 11mo and I honestly just feel like I don’t have an identity. I don’t have time to do anything I enjoy outside of spending time with my daughter. I don’t know how to dress anymore, I don’t know what I even enjoy doing, I don’t feel like I want to connect with people either. We don’t have any spending money at all, everything goes on bills, so I’m also just feeling like I want to make money but I don’t have the time to do any work and I don’t feel comfortable leaving my daughter either. I feel like I’m not being the best mum I can be either as I just am not in a good headspace. Anyone else in this position? Or was and can tell me it gets better? I’ve felt so positive until more recently.
Like
Share Mobile
Share
  • Share

Show your support

Hi I can relate. I’m feeling like I’m getting better now. Message me if you like xx

I was in the same situation until couple of months ago but it definitely gets better. Start doing 1 thing a day for yourself and keep doing it for 1/2 weeks. Then add another thing that you used to do and keep doing both for another 2 weeks. And keep on doing this. You will feel better in no time. ❤️

@Kai same here! I’ve been wondering round shops aimlessly trying to work out who I am, what I like, what even looks good!? It’s the weirdest feeling bc I can’t actually answer any of it! 🤷‍♀️ x

Girl you are not alone. I’ve definitely started feeling this way recently. Things that I used to find joy in before I don’t find enjoyment in anymore. I live in comfy clothes because everything either doesn’t fit or doesn’t look right on my new body. I try to stay as positive as I can around my daughter because I love being home with her and don’t want to put her in daycare but it’s a STRUGGLE sometimes and can definitely feel lonely. I gained a lot of weight during my pregnancy and haven’t been able to get it off. Granted I haven’t really tried super hard but I am starting to work out some again. I feel incredibly self conscious going anywhere though because I don’t look the same. I know in my head it will get better but it’s just been a little frustrating lately.

You and I are in the same damn boat with no paddles or motor! Haha I hope it gets better 😮‍💨

Read more on Peanut
Trending in our community