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I am just so tired of all of she sadness and loss in my life. And the guilt for not being a better mom and for being in bed all the time. Of course now that it's 2:00 in the morning I feel like I could spend some time with my son only he's sleeping right now! I didn't spend any time with him over the weekend and I feel really bad about that. I feel like a really lousy mom who doesn't even deserve to have the son that I have. I often think about how much better his life would have been if he had had a better mom. I love him so much but I am so ill and in bed so much of the time. I know that probably sounds like a lame excuse and it probably is. I guess that's about all I have going for me right now is a lot of lame excuses. I have missed out on so much with my son and in life in general. And I'm so tired of the sadness and the loss in my life. I feel like such a loser.
I also have major guilt problems over trivial things.
You can not help that you are ill! You are not a lousy Mum whatsoever, Look at what you have brought into this world, your little boy! your world, your universe! :)
Just think to the future - I know this can seem hard at times, look to set a goal, spend even just a min with you and him time, that is a minute that you have spent that you didn't the day before and a massive improvement! and you can increase as and when you feel better.
Remember Keep smiling your doing a fab job, and the best for you.
Hope this helps. x
You have received great advise by others.
I am sorry you feel this way. Depression has it way to make us feel guilty at times, but in reality you have no reason to feel guilty. You are not well because of the depression; nothing to feel guilty about by any means. In other words, feel proud of the fact of your awareness, strength and courage to seek help.
You're a great mom or else you would not be posting and reaching out for help. I am proud of you for reaching out. Have you been to a doctor to see if it's related to any hormonal changes. Do you have any support from other moms who are dealing with the same issues at this time in their life, would provide a great outlet for you.
You're doing the best you can at this time in your life, give yourself credit, you are a winner. You state your love for your son, we can all see that clearly. Your son feels that love which is what is important. Take very good care of yourself; hopefully the good days will out number the not so good days. Keep in mind the love your son has for you and the love you have for him. Heldclark, you're a wonderful caring and loving mom.
I hope today is a good day for you; a day you are able to spend time with your son. Peace, love and comfort to you.
((((((((((((( hugs ))))))))))))))
Being sick is rough, and not so good for our self esteem either. Hope you feel better soon!