Getting Help - Real Mum story on MoM

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I know a lot of mums, especially with little ones, are struggling. I know because I am one of those mums. I have lots of friends who are those mums. I have always struggled with depression but this year I had a breakdown. I had a crazy 2 year old, a young baby who refused to go to anyone else, and a workaholic husband who was trying his best but not knowing what to do. We lived in a 6th floor apartment on a 6 lane busy road in Sydney. My girl is a climber (well, both are now) and she could unlock doors. I was in a constant state of panic and I just couldn’t cope anymore. Thankfully I saw my GP and I ended up being referred to a Mother Baby Unit. It was life saving. If you are struggling, please seek help. There are people who can help you. I know it’s hard but once you have done it you will wonder why you didn’t do it earlier.

Posted anonymously, 31st December 2014

10 Comments

- - hopefullyheidi said
  - 28 Oct 2015
    12:03 am
I totally agree. It’s ok to not be okay and seek help. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

- - mom108638 said
  - 03 Jun 2015
    1:26 pm
Thank you for sharing your story.

- - mom113055 said
  - 26 Apr 2015
    3:09 pm
i ike these stories

- - mom103936 said
  - 03 Feb 2015
    3:07 pm
Im glad you sought out help.
I hope life is improving for you.

- - GeoEllie said
  - 31 Jan 2015
    11:23 pm
Love that sentiment! There is certainly no shame in asking for help!

- - esikeen said
  - 28 Jan 2015
    12:59 pm
You are a brave woman. Thanks for sharing your story. I do hope you have managed to get some help, and i’m sure it hasn’t been easy for you.

- - pakeko said
  - 08 Jan 2015
    9:44 pm
Well done for posting this it may not have been easy but in doing so you help other mums going though this

- - mom93821 said
  - 02 Jan 2015
    8:38 pm
Good on you for shedding light on this topic; important to get help.

- - mom94125 said
  - 01 Jan 2015
    8:20 pm
good on you for seeking help. you are amazing. thanks for sharing your story and helping to get the message out there.

- - mom93821 said
  - 31 Dec 2014
    5:09 pm
Thanks for sharing your story and advice. Glad you got support.