It’s so hard being a parent and I often feel that it was a mistake for me. I have depression and it’s not fair to my children. I love them more than anything in the world, but I have to be honest and say so much of my anxiety comes from them. Also, we think our 3 year old son might have Autism and it’s been hard to deal with. Oftentimes, I pray to keep myself going and safe. I do cry every day about this and I feel like it’s draining me. I just need help.
Mom Blues: It’s so hard being a parent... - Major Depressive ...
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Hello! I'm sorry to hear you're going through all that. I'm not a parent so I won't pretend I've gone through what you have. What I can say is that what you're saying is totally normal! Parenting is a thankless job and especially if our children have special needs, it makes it so much more difficult and adds another layer of stress.
Depression and anxiety, they often come hand in hand. I am sure you are doing the best that you can given the circumstances and that's really all you can ask of yourself. I wonder if finding peer support groups for new mothers or family support groups could be helpful to you. There are a lot of resources out there that could help you feel just a little less alone!
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