Depression

hey everyone i just joined this wonderful group..im still going through postpartum. i was diagnosed with major depression as a kid. i wanted some advice on having the energy to do simple tasks as in self care etc. i always feel guilty when im away from my little one🥺 i have no mommy friends which brings me here. please dont judge😩

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Stop being so hard on yourself you just had a baby and a crap ton of hormones ripped from your body! You will get back to yourself in the next year. It takes time. ❤️

Don’t be so hard on yourself. I would actually suggest getting blood work done. I had low vitamin D and iron deficiency that was making me so depressed. Been doing so much better after getting that fixed.
No judgement here because as moms we all need a break. You deserve it. We are the best version of ourselves when our battery is full. Don’t ever feel bad about that.

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Baby losing weight

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Bedtime routine

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Any suggestions please as he doesn’t sleep till around 11/12

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