I’m really struggling at the moment my partner is a hands on parent he plays with her loves her so much and gives me rest whenever he can and I genuinely couldn’t ask for a better partner we also moved when I was 36weeks pregnant closer to his parents and they are truly amazing people however my mental health isn’t very good I’ve got anxiety and depression and it’s definitely worse after having my little one but I’m feeling so guilty and jealous because he can plan to go to the cinema or a day out whenever he wants to but I can’t without thinking of our little one or having to wait ages for his step mum to be free (because they have jobs and young kids )I don’t know what to do or how to make myself better any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Please find a therapist to talk to and ask your doctor to prescribe medication if that’s something you’re comfortable with. I have relied on it for most of my adult life and it can bring unbelievable relief for many people. Just goes to show that the whole depression thing is based in our brain chemistry, not something about you as a person. Maybe you can arrange a time once or twice a week where you know you can count on your partner or in-laws to watch your baby so you have that time to look forward to? I wish you all the luck, and know that better times could be just around the corner.