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Today has been tough! Like really tough

I have had one of the toughest days of motherhood in my life. Bub is 9 and half months old he is teething and sleep regressing I’m sure but I’m a single mother completely in my own and I’m officially burnt out! I so burnt out I have gotten upset to the point I’m breaking down over a spilt bottle or the slightest noise waking my baby. I hate who I have become and what gets me is the constant on my feet all day. When I try have everything organised and in arms reach so I’m not so back and fourth I’m forgetting something and it’s a non stop process. I can’t catch a break and haven’t had a break in forever! Or ever! I need a break before I break down 😭 Im due to start therapy soon for this anxiety and depression but the wait list is beyond long. I have no car so I’m very much at home all the time but do go for walks to help with not feeling so shit. But now it’s taken it’s toll and it’s just not working anymore for me. I feel so alone in this and I feel there is no way out. This mumma is screaming for a break and help but no matter how many times I say I’m struggling it’s like no one is hearing me. My post partum depression is creeping and surfacing again but feel it’s getting worse this time than it did when baby was a newborn.

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You are not alone, even though it feels like the world is closing in on you right now. Teething, sleep regression, and the weight of being a single mom with no breaks is beyond exhausting. It’s understandable that even the smallest things feel overwhelming when you’re running on empty. While the wait for therapy feels long, know that reaching out for support is a powerful first step. Your feelings of burnout are completely valid, and you deserve to be heard. Please keep asking for help — you shouldn’t have to carry this all on your own.

Are there any family members you can turn to? X

@Celine no I’m completely on my own with no family to help

@Casey it’s becoming too much 😭

What has helped me, though, not always, is making a gratitude list. It helps change your perspective just slightly. You know Even things like having the ability to drink water or stand on your feet, where there are some people who don't have that helps me shift things into perspective. I also find sometimes that when I am feeling my weakest to double down and be that mom and be my baby's superhero. Finally, I always heard motion is the biggest depression cure, maybe put on some music and dance with your baby when they are not feeling fussy. It's a good way to bond with your baby and it will help make you feel a little better

Very tough I was a single mother with my first child no support network and it was the hardest thing ever! May I suggest even just putting the child in nursery for 1 day a week just for a morning session that’s what I did just to catch a break and do things for myself. You will be entitled to free childcare x

@Celine he already goes two days a week but on my days he is there I’m not having a break I’m cleaning or doing something I just need a rest like a proper rest.

Sleep on the day he goes no matter what. I know it’s easier said then done as I’m the same and there is something to be done but you need to put your own mental health first. So just rest and sleep and don’t feel lazy about it. Also make sure your eating properly as that helps. Hope you feel better soon x

@Celine I literally can’t close my eyes I’m so wound up and just over stimulated all the time been doing this with no support for 9 months I’m just done

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