Why is motherhood so lonely?

I would see if you can find a therapist to talk to. Postpartum is such a hard time and what you're describing sounds like it could be early PPD. Outside support might be really helpful

I would try a baby yoga or baby massage class or a moms group. Honestly, I tried therapy. It was not well done. Not that isn't beneficial for some! I used precious free time to fill out an intake form. First session was apparent therapist hadn't read. I did zoom. She gave me homework. Pp therapy really shouldn't be like regular therapy. Goals?! Surviving! I love your post. I feel better now but this is exactly how I felt 💯 I was treated like a robot who was supposed to magically be my pre pregnant self. Postpartum doula if you can afford. Postpartum care in America needs to change severely. More organizations like Boram care. New moms really need help and support in the home that their families often can't provide. I literally needed someone to brush my hair and rub my feet. That kind of pampering and "babying." I literally try to baby every new mom. I never arrive without food. Because breastfeeding makes you sooop hungry. And just the care of a newborn is constant and exhausting.

Motherhood is extremely lonely and exhausting. Your husband has no idea what your body has just endured and it takes a toll on you mentally, physically and emotionally. I didn’t know I was suffering from PPD until my first was about 3 months. I just found myself dreading life, very sad and I was crying all the time. Not to mention having a fussy baby and husband being away due to work, it was a slow death. I finally reached out to my OBGYN who indicated that she thought I was going through PPD. But I didn’t want to accept that, given I was actually in a robot mode. She did put me on some meds, which honestly didn’t help, it made me feel like a zombie. But finally I just had to break down to everyone and remind them that I needed their help. Especially, to my husband, because again he had “No idea”. Finding a really great therapist can help you as well. Because they can help you navigate your emotions. Talking to your loved ones and telling them that you need their support is great too

Even just posting on here and having other mothers who are in similar situations will help as well. Just remember you’re not alone. It truly does “Take a tribe to raise a child”. Let your tribe know that you need them, starting with your husband. Congratulations and I wish you the best mama!

Motherhood can be extremely lonely. Especially when moving to a new place. Supporting you in solidarity!