I’m not perfect

[adri3cami]

I’m a mom, wife and a human being who struggles with major depression and anxiety, is a challenge for me every day trying to survive and to be a better person, i’m not going to lie there are days when i feel like I’m dying, when i feel hopeless and sometimes i just feel completely alone, i’m in a position where sometimes i just don’t want to get out of bed, i have conducted bad habits like insomnia and smoking, i have tried to quit but is hard, just so you know. You are not alone

[Scott1951]

It's good you know that it is an unrealistic expectation to be perfect. I wonder sometimes where we got the idea that we had to be perfect to be accepted. As a single, retired person, I am amazed at what you accomplish in spite of depression and anxiety - raising children, being a wife, managing a household, etc. From my perspective you are heroic.

[Crazy-K]

Hello there. I am too a mother with depression and anxiety. It really is an everyday struggle just to do everyday things. I try my best to appear happy and positive around my son. I always worry my problems will cause him problems too. I also have the bad habit of smoking and I hate it. I really want to quit and have tried and failed.

I feel very alone most of the time. I have found coming to this site is helping me with that. I have been encouraged by coming here to go back to therapy. The support I feel here is amazing. It's something I have never had before. So like you said to us, you are not alone. I feel for you and I am here for you. Thank you for sharing.

[Hardlookcap]

I am a mom of 2 boys - 9 and 11. There are days I don’t get out of bed. I also am a child of a woman who suffered depression. I have dealt with this from both angles... as a child w a suffering parent and myself as a suffering parent. Just from your post it seems you have a pretty clear take on yourself... it took me a lot of years.

[Aspergirl47]

Hey..Im a mum too with anxiety/depression for years...I also found out in 2014 I am Autistic...My son also Autistic...its very difficult....and like u...some days I don't want to get up at all....but we know we have too somehow...and each day u do this...you win... I also had a parent...My Father who was severely depressed and I found out recently he was the one who was Autistic and didn't know....Remember u are doing the best u can....try and make your goal...to quit smoking if u can...I'm addicted to caffeine and would love to quit as I know it makes my anxiety worse...stay strong ...Sending Hugs x

[adri3cami in reply to Aspergirl47]

Hey! Thanks for sharing my 4 year old is on the spectrum he was diagnosed whe he was 11 months old and since then i have been working really hard with him and i know that every day is a challenge hang on there it gets better ♥️

[Aspergirl47 in reply to adri3cami]

Hey adri3cami....Appreciate your reply....Autism is definitely a challenge...sounds like your a great mum ...My son was diagnosed aged 17....and I was a late diagnosis...which I think is the reason I'm now struggling badly with chronic anxiety...I was 45 when I got the diagnosis....Thank u for your reply...if u ever need to chat..Im here xx