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anyone else have a difficult time getting out of a funk?

chasingamyandmattchasingamyandmatt
in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

I am so cranky and when I get this way, I just can't snap out of it.  I would love to vent on here to tell you ALL the stressful situations going on that are leading me to feel this way, but frankly I am too tired and lazy.  I feel like I have no gumption to do much of anything lately. 

Just a brief synopsis: We recently moved across country, away from my entire family and all of my friends.  DH's sisters are here, but I would never be friends with either IRL if I had my choice.  I don't know anyone here.  I just dealt with all of the Christmas and 1st birthday planning on my own. My break away from the hassle this week was a trip to the supermarket...by myself.  Meanwhile, the day after DD's party, DH went snow mobiling with the guys.  Leaving me to pick up the house, take care of DD, my sick 92 yr. old grandma who's visiting...al by myself.  Oh and btw, we were supposed to go into town to have lunch with his family that day.

I don't get enough sleep...he sleeps in since he works nights.  He's trying to make it up, but once I'm here, I'm stuck for a while.  I don't even feel like talking to anyone and it's an effort to be playful with DD, as much as I love her.  Mostly I just feel like I don't even want to smile.  This will pass usually within a day or two, but comes back as soon as the stress starts again.  Sorry so long...I did wind up venting a bit!  But if you can relate and have any tips, I'd appreciate them!

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Re: anyone else have a difficult time getting out of a funk?

  • {lovebird}{lovebird}
    wish I had some good advice.  just want to say that you're not alone.
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  • SarahTx5701SarahTx5701 member

    I can totally symptathize with the moving thing. 3 years ago we moved from Texas where all our fmaily lived to freakin ALASKA!  I was so lonely. I didn't know anyone, had no family. It was exhausting, depressing. No help, a dh who worked nights. I never got a break. I completely understand!!!

    We recently moved back to Texas but are 3 hours from family, so still some distance. I do get sad and down some days, but I try to get out and take a walk.  Is there any sort of class you can take? Something you can do for YOU?  It could be stress, but you could also be having a bit of depression. It may be worth a trip to the doctor. I got on zoloft after ds was born it really helped get me through that last year in alaska without family.

    You want to be able to be the best mommy you can be and if that means maybe seeking some help it's worth it!  Even a couselor just to bounce feelings off of it a good release.

    I have been where you are, trust me! I will say a prayer for you!

    ((HUGS))

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  • Mom2EleanorMom2Eleanor
    I have family close by and I feel the same way.  No advice, just big hugs!
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  • southernarmywife7southernarmywife7 member
    I'm sorry hun! I feel the exact same way. I have no friends around here since I'm the only one thats a mommy, dh leaves jan 9th for a month, and I keep gaining weight back as fast as I can lose it! I'm starting to think it was way TOO early for me to go off my zoloft!
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