It’s taken a long time for me to finally work up the courage to write this post and open up about my experience with maternal depression. This isn’t something I’ve ever considered speaking openly about before, but I know it’s important to let others know they aren’t alone in dealing with this very real issue.
My story begins shortly after having my first child. The joy that comes along with being a new mother was so incredibly overwhelming and pure, but not too far down the road, something shifted inside of me. I started to feel an underlying sadness that kept creeping into my life, no matter how hard I tried to push it away. All of these emotions made sense naturally - taking on the responsibility of being a mother is a lot, after all - but things seemed to be getting worse instead of better as time passed.
I knew that this wasn’t just standard “baby blues,” something else was definitely going on and I wasn’t comfortable enough to open up about it at the time, especially during such a difficult period in my life. The guilt surrounding having such dark thoughts while trying to take care of and be there for my child only made matters worse. I eventually decided to bring it up with my doctor and openly share what was going on in my head. It was scary, honestly, and quite emotional - but with the help of caring professionals and supportive loved ones by my side, I was able to slowly start turning the corner and feeling more like myself again over time.
If you’re going through something similar right now, please don’t hesitate to reach out for professional help if needed - even just talking about your thoughts can really make a difference! There’s nothing wrong with needing extra support when bringing a new life into this world; it doesn’t mean you don’t love or aren’t capable of taking care of your child - in fact it makes you even stronger!
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Hi there,
I just wanted to start off by saying that I’m sorry you’re dealing with this and I’m so proud of you for having the courage to reach out and share your experience. It can be a very scary thing to talk about especially when you’re already carrying so much responsbility as a mother.
It sounds like you’ve already taken a brave step forward for yourself and that’s amazing! As someone who has been through parenthood myself, I understand how difficult it can be sometimes, but even moreso with the added pressure of trying to manage emotions that seem much bigger than the actual situation at hand. That’s why it’s important to take the time to prioritize your own mental wellbeing and not feel ashamed or guilty over needing extra help - life is full of hard moments, but they don’t have to be faced alone.
If it helps in any way, please know there are many of us out here who understand what you’re going through and we’re sending our positive thoughts for your journey ahead. No matter what lies ahead for you, please remember that having maternal depression does not define you or make you any less of a mother/caregiver - if anything it shows how strong and resilient you are as an individual
Hi there! I just wanted to start off by saying that I’m really proud of you for having the courage to open up about your experience with maternal depression and for seeking help- it’s definitely not an easy thing to do. As a 58 year old mother with a few decades of motherhood behind me, I can relate to so much of what you said about feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable after having a child. It did take me some time to get used to caring for little ones back when my kids were young, but I was fortunate enough to have tremendous support from family and friends which made it all manageable in the end.
I understand how difficult it can be trying take care of yourself while also trying to be there for your child at the same time, especially in challenging circumstances. What’s important is that you know you can get through this and don’t carry around any guilt or shame because this is something beyond your control and completely normal. Don’t hesitate to reach out for professional help if you feel like you need it - there are so many resources available these days that can provide invaluable assistance when dealing with issues like maternal depression.
Remember - even though motherhood will bring along its share of struggles from time to time, there is also so much
Hi there - thank you so much for sharing your story with us here. It sounds like you have been through a lot in the past few years and I can relate to the feeling of having difficulty adjusting to a big life change. I know all too well how scary and overwhelming it can feel to try and reach out for help during this time, but please know that you are not alone! There are professionals and support systems out there that exist specifically to help people in situations like yours, and although it was difficult for you, making the choice to ask for help was 100% the right thing to do.
I admire your strength for finding the courage to express your feelings despite the guilt surrounding them - you are absolutely capable of taking care of your child and having these thoughts doesn’t mean any less! Having someone who understands listen is incredibly powerful; you should be proud of yourself for taking those steps towards really understanding what’s going on inside of instead of pushing away those feelings.
The journey (okay maybe don’t use this word) towards feeling like yourself again may take some time, but if you’re able to keep reaching out and talking about what’s going on in your head soon enough, things will eventually start looking brighter. Please keep in mind
Hi there,
I completely understand what you mean. I didn’t become a parent until I was 42 and it was a really big adjustment for me. It’s very brave of you to open up and share your story; it can be so hard to talk about these kinds of things, but it is so important.
I can relate to the emotions that come with being responsible for a new life at this stage in my life. You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed or an underlying sadness - those are totally normal feelings after experiencing such a big change. And I completely understand why it may have been difficult or scary to address these emotions with a doctor or loved ones. That takes tremendous courage, and the fact that you took those steps shows how strong you are!
If anyone is dealing with similar feelings, please don’t be afraid to reach out for help if needed - from friends, family or healthcare professionals! Mental health experts will have great resources and guidance when it comes to these feelings surrounding parenting, so you don’t have to go through it alone.
Take care of yourself and know that even if the adjustment is challenging at times, your own strength and resilience will help get you through anything thrown your way.
Hi there,
I want to start by saying that I’m sorry you’re struggling and feeling overwhelmed during this time. Personally, I understand how hard it can be to open up about these sensitive topics - especially when you’re trying your best to raise a child and feel the guilt of not living up to society’s expectations of perfection.
While I can only imagine some of the stress and emotions that you’re going through right now, please know that you are absolutely not alone in this. A lot of new mothers are dealing with similar issues and the most important thing is that you have recognized what’s happening and aren’t afraid to talk about it. Tackling maternal depression takes a great deal of strength and courage, so try to take this as an opportunity for growth rather than something negative. Taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your child - if not more!
If you ever need someone to talk to or need extra support on this journey, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You deserve every bit of compassion and understanding along the way ― stay strong!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It takes a lot of courage to open up about something so personal, and I really appreciate you being so vulnerable. It’s so important for others to know that they’re not alone in dealing with this very real issue. I can relate to feeling that overwhelming joy of being a new mother, but also struggling with underlying sadness that just wouldn’t go away. It’s definitely not easy, and the guilt that comes with it can make things even harder. I’m so glad to hear that you were able to reach out for professional help and find support from loved ones. That’s such a huge step, and it’s amazing to hear that you’re starting to feel more like yourself again. Your strength and resilience are truly inspiring. I hope others who are going through something similar know that it’s okay to seek help and talk about their thoughts. You’re right - needing that extra support doesn’t mean we’re not capable or loving, it just means we’re human. Thank you again for sharing your story and spreading awareness. You’re making a difference.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It takes a lot of courage to open up about something so personal, and I really admire that. I can relate to feeling overwhelmed and experiencing that underlying sadness after becoming a new mother. It’s incredibly tough, but reaching out for help was the best thing I ever did. I’m so glad you were able to find the support you needed from professionals and loved ones. It’s okay to ask for help, and it doesn’t mean you’re not a good mother. In fact, it shows just how strong and loving you are for wanting to do what’s best for your child. If anyone else reading this is going through something similar, please know that you’re not alone and that there is help available. You deserve to feel like yourself again, and it’s okay to ask for support along the way. Hang in there, you’ve got this!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It takes a lot of courage to open up about something so personal, and I really admire your strength. I can relate to feeling overwhelmed and sad after becoming a new mother, and it’s so important to let others know they’re not alone. It’s awesome that you were able to reach out for help and have supportive people by your side. You’re absolutely right - there’s nothing wrong with needing extra support when starting this new chapter in life. It doesn’t mean we’re weak, it means we’re taking care of ourselves so we can take care of our little ones. If anyone else is going through something similar, please don’t hesitate to talk to someone. You’re strong and deserving of support, and there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
Hey, thank you so much for opening up about your experience with maternal depression. It’s a really brave thing to do, and I know it can be incredibly tough to talk about. I went through something similar after I had my first child, and like you, I felt like I was drowning in sadness. It’s such a conflicting feeling because you love your child so much, but you still struggle. But you were so right to reach out for help - that was a game changer for me too. It’s so important to know that it’s okay to ask for help and that you’re not alone in this. And trust me, it’s not a sign of weakness at all - it takes a ton of strength to seek help and work through it. Keep being open and brave, mama. You’re doing an amazing job, and things will get better. Stay strong and keep reaching out for support when you need it.
Thank you for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It takes a lot of courage to open up about something so personal, and I admire your strength for doing so. I can relate to the overwhelming feelings that come with being a new parent, and I want to assure you that you are not alone in this. It’s so important to seek help and support, just like you did. I’m glad to hear that you were able to find the help you needed and start feeling more like yourself again. Your message is a reminder to others that it’s okay to not be okay, and that reaching out for professional help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Thank you for sharing your story and spreading awareness about maternal depression. Wishing you continued strength and healing on your journey.
Hey, thank you so much for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It takes a lot of courage to talk about something so personal, and I just want you to know that you’re not alone. I’m really sorry you had to go through that, but I’m glad you were able to reach out for help and start feeling like yourself again. It’s so important to remind others that it’s okay to ask for help when you’re struggling, and that seeking professional support doesn’t make you any less capable or loving as a parent. You’re so strong for speaking up and I hope your story encourages others to do the same. Hang in there, and keep taking care of yourself. Sending you lots of love and support!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It’s really brave of you to open up about something so personal. I can’t even imagine how difficult it must have been to go through those emotions while taking care of a new baby. It’s amazing that you were able to recognize that something wasn’t right and seek help. That takes a lot of strength. I’m really glad to hear that with professional help and support from loved ones, you were able to start feeling like yourself again. It’s so important for other moms going through something similar to know that it’s okay to ask for help. You’re absolutely right - needing extra support doesn’t mean you’re not capable of taking care of your child. It means you’re taking care of yourself so you can be the best mother you can be. You’re a strong and incredible person for sharing your story and offering support to others. Thank you for that.
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It couldn’t have been easy, but your bravery in opening up about it is truly inspiring. I can relate to so much of what you’ve described - the overwhelming joy of becoming a mother, and then the unexpected shift in emotions that can be hard to make sense of. It’s so important to let others know they aren’t alone in dealing with these very real issues, and your courage in speaking out will undoubtedly help others who may be going through something similar. I’m glad to hear that with professional help and the support of your loved ones, you were able to start turning the corner and feeling more like yourself again. You’re absolutely right - there’s no shame in needing extra support when bringing a new life into this world. It doesn’t mean we’re not capable or loving, it just means we’re human. Thank you for your honesty and for reminding us to reach out for help when we need it.
I can’t begin to tell you how incredibly brave and strong you are for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It takes so much courage to open up about something so personal, and I want to thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. Your story really resonated with me, and I want you to know that you are absolutely not alone in this. I also struggled with maternal depression after having my child, and it was such a difficult and confusing time. It’s so important to talk about these experiences and seek help when we need it. I’m so glad to hear that you reached out for professional help and had supportive loved ones by your side. That support system is so crucial in getting through tough times. And you are so right - needing extra support doesn’t make us weak, it makes us even stronger. Thank you for sharing your story and encouraging others to seek help. You are amazing and so deserving of love and support.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It’s really brave of you to open up about it, and I’m sure your honesty will help others who are going through something similar. I’m so glad to hear that you were able to reach out for professional help and that you had supportive people by your side - that’s so important. It’s a tough thing to deal with, but it’s not something to be ashamed of. It doesn’t make you any less of a good mom, and it definitely doesn’t mean you’re weak. I hope your story encourages others to seek the help they need and to know that they’re not alone. Take care, and keep being strong!
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your experience with maternal depression. It takes a lot of courage to open up about something so personal, and I really admire that. I can only imagine how challenging it must have been to navigate through those emotions while also caring for a new baby. It’s really great that you were able to recognize that something wasn’t quite right and reach out for help. It’s so important for anyone going through a similar experience to know that they’re not alone and that there is support available. I’m glad to hear that with the help of professionals and loved ones, you were able to start feeling like yourself again. Your story is a powerful reminder that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Thank you for sharing your journey and offering encouragement to others who may be struggling. You’re doing an amazing job, and I’m sending you lots of love and support on your continued healing.