Overwhelming
Hey mamas 🤍 I wanted to ask something and see if anyone else has experienced this. Lately I’ve noticed my patience has been lower, and sometimes even normal things like touch or noise feel really overstimulating or irritating to me. It’s almost like little sensory things can throw me off for a bit. Like anything I touch it throws me off and makes me anxious. Like my sensory issues.
I was curious if any of you have felt this too around this stage with toddlers? I know we’ve all had over a year of constant stimulation, being “on,” and not a ton of quiet time, so I wondered if it’s just part of this season of motherhood. Just wanted to see if anyone else relates. 🤍
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Yes! I experienced this and still am mines almost 15 months and for like a month or 2 I was super impatient and irritable with my toddler, but I did some research and I had a bit of a change when i understood that this is the time of a huge change in the kids, they understand separation now and especially sensory things it’s them exploring the world a bit more but for me it was just more constant doing and on the go and mom brain on 25/8. It will pass mama your doing a good job ❤️
You’re definitely not alone! I’ve been feeling exactly the same off and on for 6 months, especially lately. I have been struggling soo much and I know it’s starting to put pressure on my relationship with my husband. If you ever want to talk or vent pm me and I’ll give you my number. Chances are I’m feeling the same! Sometimes saying it helps a lot, just getting things off your chest, even if you don’t mean it 5 minutes later. I also started taking b complex, I read that low cortisol will make these feelings worse and come quicker. Vitamin b12 is supposed to help drastically. I’ve taken it only 3 days so it’s hasn’t been long enough for me to say whether it truly helps
Yes! Relatable! I blame my phone alot on the sensory thing. A couple of times I have had to just put my phone away for half of the day and go outside with the kids when that hits me. I also do alot of deep breathing, counting to 10 or 20! Lol, I also try to get them to touch other things (like a sensory game for them or something).
Lydia, I have been going through the exact same thing. I realized that I am working with a different version of myself right now. The way I process, internalize and respond to the world is different. I miss the older version of myself who was patient and did let small triggers overstimulate me. However, I decided to meet this version of myself where they are. In the mornings, I get up an hour early because it helps me to prepare for the day. I also play music targeting the amygdala to help regulate my nervous system. I also play rain & nature sounds that keep me calm during the day. I put on YouTube calming or peaceful videos to help my mood. Lastly, I set boundaries with my family & advised that mommy needs some time to process this & right now I don't have the capacity, however I will make sure to talk things over with you. Hope this helps
Relatable but I recognise when I’m starting to get overwhelmed and I make plans to go massage/beach/nails/spa/sauna and I leave the baby at home w hubby and go do what it is that I need to fill my cup. It’s great that you’re recognising it. Now plan something in the coming days or the weekend, a day when you know he’s home and take that time away mothering for a couple hrs. Sometimes I also wanna go dance- I miss people and live music and socialising and night life- so that’s what I do.
I’ve been in this since I had my older daughter three and half years ago. My friends with older kids say it gets better as your kids get older and you’re not as stimulated all the time. But it’s still hard when your in the thick of it 😕
Yes but then I get my period so I blame that 🙃
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