Mental Health
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has ever been in a similar situation. I’m a first time mum to a literal dream baby (sleeps well, rarely cries, eats well). Me and my hubby have time to ourselves every single night to do whatever we want as he goes down to sleep really easily (I appreciate how lucky I am and no doubt it’ll change when he’s a toddler haha!). My point is, I have a great life. I finally have everything that I’ve ever wanted in life (all I’ve ever wanted is to be a mum). However, I constantly feel sad, or not ‘sad’ but never truly feel happy. I can’t remember how long this has gone on for - maybe from just before pregnancy, I’m not sure. I know I’m not ‘depressed’ as I’ve seen how that affects people around me but I just don’t understand if feeling like this all of the time is normal and what it could be? I feel generally okay day to day but the smallest thing makes me cry or brings tears to my eyes. It’s like I’m hormonal 24/7 and I just don’t get it! Has anyone else ever felt like this?
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I’ve felt like this too. I’m an over thinker and was constantly thinking about why I wasn’t happy instead of just being happy. I found trying to focus on the moment I’m in and writing three things im grateful for everyday helped x
Hey, I'm also on Sertraline and doing some talking therapy due to general low mood and some anxiety. There's a huge range of depression/anxiety levels and just because you aren't as "bad" as others, doesnt mean it's not hard on you or difficult to deal with. I'd start with your GP or health visitor, or perhaps see if your work offer any counselling x
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Hey, yes I felt like this and went to the doctor, I’ve been on sertraline for anxiety for a few years now. I’d cry for the stupidest reasons and felt constantly on edge. I also had online CBT which helped, and had counselling through my employer while I was pregnant. You don’t have to put up with feeling like this!