Dealing with Depression as a Momma
- Sep 11, 2021
- 3 min read
Depression.
The thing no one likes to talk about, but everyone deals with at some point in their life. Dealing with depression has never been an easy task. Then adding being a mother on top of it is a whole other story. You’re already struggling to take care of yourself and now you have a whole little human that you’re responsible for!? Seems impossible. But it’s not. I can tell you from experience.
Yes some days seem like they’ll never end and you have no idea how you’re going to get though it. But you do, and you come out feeling so proud of yourself and grateful for the day you got to spend with your little. On certain days it may feel like everything is against you, and you can’t do anything right. On those days, I like to take a minute alone. Go into the bathroom and lock the door sit one the bathroom floor close my eyes and just take deep breaths. Tell myself that it is okay, it will be okay and it will only keep getting better.
When I find myself starting to be hard on myself or super negative I remind myself of all the positives I have and all the things I’ve got accomplished already. It’s hard to stay positive and happy some days. And there will be some days you can’t shake it. And thats okay. On those days just take it moment by moment. Congratulate yourself on the small things done. Make yourself feel good in those moments. Some of the things I like to do would be:
Take a nice hot shower and get ready for the day. Making yourself feel good on the outside can help make yourself feel good on the inside!
Take a walk outside, get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine. Fresh air and warmth from the sun always seem to make me feel better.
Call an old friend. Sometimes talking with someone you haven’t connected with reminds you to think of all the positive things you’ve done you’d like to share with someone.
Personally I love baking. Creating something delicious that you can share that makes other people smile or happy when they eat it always brings me some happiness.
Personal dance party. Throwing on some music that just makes you wanna dance and sing always lifts the mood. It may be hard to get started but once you find that right song and just make yourself start moving it gets easier and easier as the song goes on.
Cleaning. After I’ve cleaned something like my room that was super dirty and cluttered. It eases my anxiety and makes me feel way more organized and clean and just less stressed when I don’t have dirty dishes and clothes everywhere.
Eating a healthy or just yummy snack/ meal. Depending on how you feel and how hungry you are eating is definitely a big help. Make sure not to over eat in these moment or try to find comfort in food, but definitely make sure you’re eating enough to feel well balanced
Read a good book. Sometimes just getting lost in another world can be such a huge help. Not thinking about my life but diving into the fictional life of another even just for 30 minutes helps to reset my mind.
Watch my favorite movie. Putting on your favorite movie will help bring a certain calm and familiarity to your day. Plus if it’s funny it will usually help brighten your mood. Or even sad ones help you get that good cry out you needed while blaming the movie!
A good nap. Honestly I find some of my worst days are my most tired days. And taking a nice nap, sometimes short sometimes long depending on how I’m feeling, can instantly change my whole mood.
It can be hard to do alone. But not impossible. It definitely helps to have someone there to support you whether it be your partner or family or just a friend. Because especially in those dark times having someone there to support me and tell me good job or it’s okay is what gets me through it.
It won’t always be easy. There’s some days I feel like I can’t do it. But one look or smile or hug or kiss from little human of mine will get me through anything and everything for her.
Written by Veronica Shelton
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