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December 2015 Moms
samieranney
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I feel like I'm losing my mind!
samieranney
member
Lately I've felt so hopeless it seems to be highs and lows in an instant with my moods and can't shake this feeling of not being good enough.
In the past two months I feel like my emotions have taken a downhill tumble and I can't be the only one?
I've realized how hard it is leaving your job and having so much time to spend alone, now my tasks are as follows: clean house, take care of animals, laundry, dinner, doesn't sound hard right? But for some reason I have lacked any and all motivation to achieve anything. I feel like I'm asking myself the same question everyday "what is wrong with me?!" "Why am I doing this?"
my hubby works most of the week early morning to night so talking to him seems to be getting harder, he's exhausted the moment he arrives and all I want to do is vent about how I've been feeling but can't quite come up with the reason why I feel this way other than hormones and it makes me feel so guilty tossing my "worries" on to his lap when he is so busy and mentally over worked providing for me and baby.
I mean who wants to be the one to post all over Facebook about how emotionally drained they are. <<< not me.
Has anyone else just hit a wall of emotions in there third trimester?
Has it effected your relationships?
Please tell me this doesn't get worse once my pregnancy is over.
In the past two months I feel like my emotions have taken a downhill tumble and I can't be the only one?
I've realized how hard it is leaving your job and having so much time to spend alone, now my tasks are as follows: clean house, take care of animals, laundry, dinner, doesn't sound hard right? But for some reason I have lacked any and all motivation to achieve anything. I feel like I'm asking myself the same question everyday "what is wrong with me?!" "Why am I doing this?"
my hubby works most of the week early morning to night so talking to him seems to be getting harder, he's exhausted the moment he arrives and all I want to do is vent about how I've been feeling but can't quite come up with the reason why I feel this way other than hormones and it makes me feel so guilty tossing my "worries" on to his lap when he is so busy and mentally over worked providing for me and baby.
I mean who wants to be the one to post all over Facebook about how emotionally drained they are. <<< not me.
Has anyone else just hit a wall of emotions in there third trimester?
Has it effected your relationships?
Please tell me this doesn't get worse once my pregnancy is over.
Re: I feel like I'm losing my mind!
I have 2 other LOs but to tell you the truth that doesn't matter. I felt the same way while pregnant w/ LO #1. It's all about adjusting to a new norm.
It is totally normal to feel out of sorts with so many changes & not feeling like yourself but I do suggest you talk to your OB and potentially a therapist! It can get worse after you give birth b/c you add it total sleep deprivation. Best to get some support now.
As for me I couldn't get a thing done ... No motivation ... for a couple weeks and was crying in frustration. I'm feeling better this week and did a lot of catching up. I think it's cyclical.
Do not let yourself feel like a bad person or that you're just lazy or something! It truly can be a chemical balance issue. Hormones during this time can cause havoc on your brain. It take a few months after giving birth to balance out so another reason to get support now.
Hugs and take it easy on yourself
It's normal. This is my third pregnancy and I am feeling the same way. I also felt this way with second. Just last night, I wanted a divorce because my DH didn't sit next to me at our LO's t-ball game, he sat behind me and I felt like he didn't want anyone to know we are married, (we've been married for 17 years, everyone knows! LOL). Silly huh? If he's stressed about work or not in the mood or just being quiet, all I want to do is cry because I think he wants a divorce.
I can't decide if I'm happy, mad or sad. It's not just at him either, everyone gets on my nerves daily, even my best friends. I just try to overlook it. I used to try to talk to him about it, but he is just clueless and gets offended easily.
I just keep telling myself it will pass, because I know it will. In reality he isn't doing anything any different, I'm just overanalyzing everything. My advice, talk to your OB but also since you are home, take up a new hobby. I hear exercising helps, if you are able. Just try to stay occupied and keep your mind busy. If you like reading, dive into your favorite spot and get lost in a book. It helps for me to get my mind off of life whenever I can.
I hope you get to feeling better. Good Luck!