My old self

[britt89]

Hi so I'm 28 mother of 2 an I feel like I'm at a stand still everything irritates me I find myself yelling at my kids just because there being kids I'm sleeping all the time I never want to do anything an for that my kids have to suffer it got worse after my last pregnancy not sure if it's post partum depression but he's 3 now can it last that long? Not sure I just know that I'm not happy with myself I'm tired all the time an I just feel like I'm being fake with my family telling them I'm fine smiling laughing then get home an lay on the sofa all weekend. I just want to be myself again

[alexlstewart]

Hi britt89,

I struggle with a similar issue, not going out or doing anything. I don’t have kids, though, and I am a man. But I did want to share what has helped me in the last week.

Up until last Wednesday, I would just stay inside. I’d go to work, come home, watch Netflix and then sleep. I quit my job a couple months ago, and all I’ve done is Netflix and video games. But last week, my friend Sam convinced me to get out and go on a hike. I never thought I’d break my pattern of staying indoors, but she really got me to reawaken the “positive” inside of me and encouraged me to improve.

My point is: do something you enjoy that’s outdoors. Whether it’s hiking, camping, swimming, biking, going for a walk, etc. It will definitely help your body start to regulate better and getting fresh air helps.

The even bigger part is reach out to someone you trust. We’re all afraid of being judged in some way for our ailment, but if you can find someone you trust completely, you’ll start to feel better. Trust me, if it wasn’t for Sam, I could not have opened up and felt relief. She’s non-judgmental and helped me to release some of my stress.

I hope some of this helps. They’re just suggestions, but I think they can help.

[britt89]

Thanks I will try going for a run It may do me some good

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Hello, I'm also 28 and have 2 kiddos (one of them is 3) I feel your pain! I'm often annoyed and find nothing enjoyable, I just want every day to be a lazy day. Depression can be a very tricky thing, it's hard to push yourself to do things, to have fun when you feel so crappy Do you do anything for yourself? Maybe you need to do something good for yourself? Something that'll perk up your spirit Are you in therapy? That might be helpful. I know its hard to do, but just keep trying to push yourself to do things, to have positive thoughts

[britt89]

I try to when I can but that's not to often, to be honest I usually find myself self criticizing saying what I should have done or knowing I can do better but what good is that going to do if I don't actually do it. An I'm not in therapy I really do want to go but the job I have at the moment doesn't have insurance (medical assistant) but I think I'm going to have to suck it up an just pay out of pocket an I can't really talk to family because I feel like they always criticize instead of trying to actually help so that when I go back in the same pattern of staying home being antisocial. I feel like it's a repeat Ill be doing fine hanging out with friends and family then bam I'm back at square one