How to Stop Stay at Home Mom Depression

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Stop Stay at Home Mom Depression

Do you have stay at home mom depression? If you are feeling overwhelmed at the thought of waking up each day , and you have stopped enjoying your children, you have stay at home mom depression. At one time or another every stay at home mom has their days where they wonder how they will survive;know that you are not alone! Its crucial to recognize when you are a depressed mom , so you can do something about it now! Don't spend another day feeling this way. Follow these 5 steps to becoming a healthier and happier mother .

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Assess your situation. Be honest with yourself on how depressed you really are. If you are having unhealthy thoughts of ending it all, or wanting to run away from life, stop reading this guide and find help.Tell someone close to you how you are feeling, and they will get the help you need. If you are feeling down and upset, read on.
Step 2

Take control of your life . Write down all the things that are making you unhappy . What is pulling you down? Think about it and put it on paper. After you have your thoughts written out , start thinking of ways to turn each thought around.Make a plan to improve each situation.
Step 3

Find your support group - Stay at home moms need support. Find your spot where you can talk to friends, if its online or tea time at your house,schedule these mommy breaks in. Without having a good support system, you will be an easy target for stay at home mom depression.
Step 4

Take time for you - Even if you take just one hour a day , or once a week where you go out by yourself . Don't neglect this. You need time away from it all ,to recharge and relax .
Step 5

Lastly, spend happy times with your kids. Sometimes mom's get so busy with taking care of the kids, household, and wrapped up with all the things life throws at you, you forget to have fun with your kids! Take one on one time , doing something special, with the focus being just having fun.

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ashfeather said

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on 5/27/2009 I am glad someone is being real!

Susanh said

on 1/31/2009 We SAHM's need time outside of the home just to "be". Good tips!

lelai said

on 1/30/2009 I still couldn't get me some time alone because I can't part from my children, but I have made some alternative routes..like bake bread while baby is napping., take care of my indoor plants and stuff. It's working for me, but I know I got to get out there too. Maybe one day I will.