As a first time mom, sometimes I am overwhelmed with the things going on around the house especially with the chores and all. I can’t catch up most of the time. And it makes me feel irritable and crabby. I want everything to be done in one day! But how can I do that? I am not a superwoman. My husband said I have to take it easy. One step at a time and I’ll get things done. I know he wants to help me and wants me to be stress-free. But I can’t help thinking about so many things.
There are times I feel down and blue. No cheer or motivation at all. When it happens, my little one is affected. Then I feel guilty at times. Am I depressed? Here’s what I found about signs and symptoms of depression in women.
The symptoms of depression in women are the same as those for major depression. Common complaints include:
- Depressed mood
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
- Feelings of guilt, hopelessness and worthlessness
- Suicidal thoughts or recurrent thoughts of death
- Sleep disturbance (sleeping more or sleeping less)
- Appetite and weight changes
- Difficulty concentrating
- Lack of energy and fatigue
Honestly I tell you that motherhood and parenting can be exhausting and depressing. But if you allow the reasons to overcome you, definitely depression will get into you. Me? I just hope and pray that I will be able to handle what is going one right now in my life. So much stress!!! Help me God!
Half of my 2013 was spent on depression. I did not have any suicidal thoughts though, but I did think I should just leave, go somewhere where no one knows me. It is tough, specially when you have little kids and they depends so much on you. Thankfully I was able to turn it around (getting a kitty really helped).
Just breathe. Easier said than done, but BREATHE. Been there, you’ll get through it.
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It’s great to know the signs, so someone can get help, or so you can help someone else. Thanks for sharing.
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there are times that we don’t know we are having depression due to weather and also other things, i just hope everything is okay.
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I hear you Mare, try having two who constantly bickers, they will drive you insane. Hang on and your hubby is right, take it easy.
I get a little depress sometimes but I can easily get over it. Don’t have those symptoms listed too. Sometimes house chores and parenting can be stressful but I usually look at the brighter side. My hubby is seldom home and I do all the house chores and raise my 3 sons by my self most of the time and I am also babysitting another baby. It can be stressful when I don’t have enough time to finish the chores but my hubby always reminds me to do it one at a time. Cheer up sis, house chores can be a form of exercise or bonding time with your kids 🙂
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I’ve been through this stage in my early 20s and had to take some anti-depressant. Glad I got over it.
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