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It's wrong that I don't want to go home, isn't it?

KelanneKelanne
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I just feel like I'm never going to feel "normal" again.

My son is 6 months old and thankfully he's a WONDERFUL baby.  I'm just soooo overwhelmed with 4 kids under the age of 7.   l love them all, but it's tough.  My DH is home with them (he's off work and they are all off of school).  I know as soon as I walk in the door that he'll just bolt because he will be going crazy from the day.

Part of me is Ok with that since he and I aren't getting along so well anyway. 

I've been on meds since the day after Mason was born, upped them once, probably will have to again.  I've just started therapy (only have had 3 sessions so far) but I don't feel like it's doing much.

I just feel like I'm going to be sad forever :-(

sigh

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Re: It's wrong that I don't want to go home, isn't it?

  • SweetTeana826SweetTeana826

    I can't imagine the stress of having 4 kids under 7.  I only have 2 and Im exhausted.  

    Give the therapy some time...I don't think it helps overnight.  If you find that after awhile you're still not getting anything out of it, maybe consider trying another therapist.  You have to be a good fit for it to work, IMO.  Have you considered trying counseling together?

    I am in the deepest, darkest depression I have ever been in with extreme anxiety, but I'm clawing my way out for my husband, kids and myself.  You will get there too.   

    In the meantime, please know you are NOT alone.  I don't think you'll be sad forever.  It's just going to take time.  *hugs* 

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  • KelanneKelanne
    imageSweetTeana826:

    I can't imagine the stress of having 4 kids under 7.  I only have 2 and Im exhausted.  

    Give the therapy some time...I don't think it helps overnight.  If you find that after awhile you're still not getting anything out of it, maybe consider trying another therapist.  You have to be a good fit for it to work, IMO.  Have you considered trying counseling together?

    I am in the deepest, darkest depression I have ever been in with extreme anxiety, but I'm clawing my way out for my husband, kids and myself.  You will get there too.   

    In the meantime, please know you are NOT alone.  I don't think you'll be sad forever.  It's just going to take time.  *hugs* 

    Thank you for your kind words and sharing your experiences too.  My Therapist did say a board like this is healthy - so that's good.

    Hugs to you too

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  • KelanneKelanne

    imageMcRib:
    I can see why you are overwhelmed! Keep up with therapy and meds. you may have to shop around for a winning combination in both things. It's fine to not want to go home! I went out and got a pizza a few weeks ago. I sat at the bar and had two beers and I was in heaven. I told the bartender that I never wanted the pizza to arrive! lol. It's okay to want a break or be fully ready for bedtime to arrive some days (or most days!). the guilt is not productive, hugs and hope you feel better soon.

    thank you :-)  I do need more breaks  .  .  .

    That pizza and beer must have been the best ever.

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