Is there any Mama's on here who have struggled with motherhood because of your depression & anxiety?…

I'm curious about this too. I've been dealing with anxiety and depression for years and now that I'm a mommy, I really need some good coping skills!

I hate saying this bc people assume I'm trying to sell them stuff ( I promise I'm not ) but the only thing that has really helped me is essential oils. Counseling can help but it can be a struggle to find time to go & pay for it. I hate the way I feel on rx antidepressants. But I use a depression & anxiety EO blend from a site called edensgarden & it's fantastic. I'm able to enjoy time with my kids without worrying over every little thing or feeling like a drugged out zombie.

Yes. Definitely me. I have always struggled with this. I was on medication for it but no longer can afford it so now it's extra difficult. Three kids 6 and under and all of struggle w moods 🙄

Also making time for yourself even if it's just a few minutes. I always watch 1 show that I want to see by myself after kids are in bed no matter what time it is.

I've always had a little anxiety but it's been uncontrollable since my daughter was born. I finally started seeing a counselor and just speaking my thoughts out loud helped. My sweet girl is a miracle baby. I had breast cancer and then my pregnancy was rough. We thought we lost her once, they found a cpam when I was 20 weeks and I was so sick that I lost weight the entire pregnancy. Since then it's felt like I'm unable to accept things are okay. She's okay. I'm okay. We're all alive and well. I just started obsessing over the thoughts that I didn't deserve this joy or that someone would die. I never knew being a woman is so hard. You give birth and then your hormones build roller coasters.

I'm currently 2 months pp and having the same problem but it's making me super ill to where some days I don't want to get out of bed it's rough but my little boy is my motivation to keep pushing and to fight it hopefully I start to feel better soon

@beccajanehughes, you're so strong and brave to have overcome the challenges you've gone through. You are blessed💕 I definitely agree with you being a woman is very hard. No one warns you about the dangers of the hormonal changes. I feel trapped wondering why I just can't enjoy this life I know many would love to have. I just want to be normal again

@skyejones5858, I pray you start to feel better too💕 just keep fighting the fight. I'm here if you ever need a listening ear.

@rjbrrrackliffe, that's what scares me the most about having another baby as much as I want more I'm so scared I'll only feel worse😔

@keb5097, I'm still new to essential oils. I didn't know there was some for our mental well being. Which blends do you use? I've been doing counseling for over 7 years and don't feel any relief. I have only learned how to try and change my train of thoughts. So many people tell me start exercising again that it'll help which I do agree it would but it's the right and struggle I have to actually do it and get through it without being so exhausted. I'm tired every minute of the day no matter how much sleep I get. And I don't mean to sound so lazy because I swear I'm not a lazy person. People just don't understand the struggle it takes to actually workout for a person who is mentally exhausted. 😕 I will try the essential oil though for sure. Thank you for the suggestion!

@aliero87 I did fine with two. Once you hit the third it's a whole nother story. It is different for everyone though.just be the best mom you can be and know that it's ok to be human. No parent is perfect. 😊

I order from edensgarden.com. I mix their anxiety ease synergy with hemp seed oil & put that on my wrists & behind my ears twice a day. I diffuse their uplift blend in the morning & relaxation or good night blends overnight. Walking does help too but I definitely agree finding motivation is hard. If you have a friend nearby try setting a time to walk even if it's just once a week

Thank you @aliero87,

I will check that site out!. I walked today and it did feel nice just to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy it lol. @keb5097,

@aliero87 yes warmer weather always seems to help me