Bored of life

[Zebra85]

I had postnatal depression after my son 2 years ago, I thought I was okay but I’m not entirely sure.

I don’t enjoy life or wake up thinking yes another day. I wake up thinking here we go again, I don’t really enjoy or get that excited, happy feeling I can’t remember the last time I had it. I feel like I am just going through the motions and kind feel numb. I don’t like who I am I haven’t for such a long time.

I want to feel happy, loved, excitement, sense of belonging.

I have tired everything I can think of to help myself but nothing seems to work. I used to be on Mirtazapine but took myself off because I gained 3 stone and am now diabetic. So don’t want them again.

I don’t know if I should speak to my DR or just got on with it 🤷‍♀️

[Gingerbreadman1978]

hi there firstly write a list what you don’t like about your life and then opposite the things you do like then concentrate more on the things you do like and if you don’t like your self for who you are what would you change ? Speak to your doctor see what they suggest maybe go down the herbal route that might be a lot better less side effects 🤔each day is a new day so enjoy the day the best you can not sure what else to say but good luck gingerbread man 👍

[012703060610]

HI there - I had issues after my second. We had two girls 13 months apart. I remember the distinct feeling that I wasn't really existing. It was all about going through the motions. I even had some resentment towards my second (hard to admit) because it took away from the first and some of those special moments you look for. Interestingly I was also put on Remeron. I too had gained so much weight. Now I'm actually on it for weight gain! Postpartum is very difficult. It can also manifest within in men as well. Listen, a child changes your whole world. You lose a lot of free time and the ability to just go and do. What I can say is that my kids are now 11, 10 and 6. It's still work but it is way more fun. They can converse and they want to engage. Now in a few years the older girls will probably hate me...such is life with teens, but for now I feel blessed with their ages and how interesting they each are. Age 2 was rough for all three of my kids. I do think you should talk to your doctor and also consider supplements or herbal therapy as well. They are going to likely put you on a new anti depressant and if you want to avoid, you can ask for natural alternatives as well. I find L-Theanine to be helpful. I met a natural doctor and I put three drops under my tongue every few hours. It provides a constant calm. Just a suggestion. I hate every time I have to try a new med. So many women suffer, you aren't alone!