So here is my issue. I have moved becasue of my spouses job now twice,with in 17 months. I have 13 year old son and a 2 year old daughter that is extremely active. I do work, but have taken about a month off to unwind. It just does not seem to working. I feel like an awful mother because instead of being with my family I want away from them asap. I yell all the time and just do not feel motivated to get my butt up and go. I believe I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I guess I am just looking for someone who is not my family to tell me something other than you will be fine. Because I really do not think I am going to be fine. Anything you all can throw at me would be great!! I am searching for answers!!!
2007-02-20 03:14:28 · 6 answers · asked by A 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You sound depressed to me, but I am not a doctor and am not qualified to make a diagnosis. It sure sounds like what I went through after my seperationm, though.
Go to a doctor - any doctor (family practitioner, gyno) and talk to them. Describe how you're feeling - they will guide you in the right direction (perhaps and anti-depression medication and/or counseling)
I hope you are feeling better soon.
2007-02-20 03:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by PamV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with some other answerers who said your symptoms sound like they might indicate depression. I'm not a doctor, so you should probably talk to someone who is. You could be depressed or have anxiety problems, etc.
Also, some people experience post partum depression up to a few years after the birth of a child. It doesn't always happen right away. Sometimes you feel fine for a while and then you have depression problems. It happened to my sister-in-law. She couldn't figure it out at first because it did not become a serious problem for her until her child was more than a year old.
2007-02-20 05:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by zora 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, You didn't mention if you have seen a doctor about this. You really should, so he or she can make a diagnosis. It sounds as though you could be depressed (yelling, no motivation, feeling like you will have a breakdown, feeling like you're a bad mom).
You can check out causes and remedies for depression at:
http://www.about.com
when you get to that page, type "depression" in their search box in the upper right hand corner of the page. They have tests you can take to see if you are depressed, and also for anxiety, bipolar, and a lot of other disorders. You can read on-site, or even have them email you a weekly newsletter.
If you can't get to a doctor because of no money/no coverage, call your local emergency room, and ask for the phone number of the local mental health clinic (which will be free or sliding-scale).
Counseling can help you a lot. The counselors are trained to help you get to the root of your problem. If medication is needed, they can help you to get it.
I imagine it was really tough needing to move twice in 17 months. That could have overstressed you in itself. Until your appointment you can check out self-help books from the library, try the supplement St. John's Wort (for a healthy mind) found in the vitamin aisle of mostly all stores.
Be well.
2007-02-20 03:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in staying home with your children, but some of us, including me go a Little crazy when we are home all the time. So either go back to work, sometimes that is all that has kept me sane. Or get really involved, volunteer at your kid's school, contact your church leader volunteer to help others. Take up a hobby, sewing, painting, exercise. But keep yourself busy, sometimes a person just has to get their minds off of themselves. As far as yelling and wanting to get away from your kids, I have done that and felt like that. Now I regret it tremendously, my kids are all grown up. I used to just hate it when my daughter would have a day off from school or get out early. Now I wish I had to do it over again, and I wish I would have laughed more over the things that happened, not yelled. And I wish I would have been excited when she was home early or unexpectedly. It's hard when you are in the thick of it, but try to celebrate everything about your children before they are gone.
2007-02-20 03:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds normal for someone who moves around like that. just relax a little bit. try working out it releases natural chemicals from your brain similar to what Prozac does. you'll feel better about yourself to. Maybe by yourself and iPod and fill it with your favorite songs and go for a jog to clear your head every morning.
2007-02-20 04:26:07 · answer #5 · answered by Sundown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem. show your email so I can help you further
2007-02-20 03:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sugars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋