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<blockquote data-quote="pigless in VA" data-source="post: 710298" data-attributes="member: 11832"><p>I encourage you to try an anti-depressant. They can reduce the suicidal thoughts and increase your patience level and decrease your anxiety. </p><p></p><p>Honestly, living with a toddler is rough. They are large enough to get into trouble and not smart enough yet to know what is dangerous. I had no family support when my kids were little either. I know that you're afraid to drive right now. Do you live close enough to a park to walk there? Taking your son to a park would get you outside which may help a little, but it will certainly help wear out your son.</p><p></p><p>If you live close enough to a library, they often have storytime for toddlers. It's free and will be good for the both of you. No, they don't have to sit still for it.</p><p></p><p>You need to push yourself to cope with the social anxiety. You aren't getting support from your husband's parents and as a young mother, you need people. You need to talk to other adults. You need to talk to other parents. If you isolate yourself and your son, both of you will get stir crazy. </p><p></p><p>Do you live in neighborhood? You love animals. I bet you could pet sit for people and earn a little money doing it. I think anything you do to become more independent of the inlaws is a plus. Yes, it would be best if you could find a different place to live. </p><p></p><p>Are you helping out your inlaws with chores, cleaning and such? When someone is living with you those types of gestures go a long way toward repaying the "debt" that you owe them. Also, doing something physical helps with depression. Even small tasks with visible results can boost you mentally.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigless in VA, post: 710298, member: 11832"] I encourage you to try an anti-depressant. They can reduce the suicidal thoughts and increase your patience level and decrease your anxiety. Honestly, living with a toddler is rough. They are large enough to get into trouble and not smart enough yet to know what is dangerous. I had no family support when my kids were little either. I know that you're afraid to drive right now. Do you live close enough to a park to walk there? Taking your son to a park would get you outside which may help a little, but it will certainly help wear out your son. If you live close enough to a library, they often have storytime for toddlers. It's free and will be good for the both of you. No, they don't have to sit still for it. You need to push yourself to cope with the social anxiety. You aren't getting support from your husband's parents and as a young mother, you need people. You need to talk to other adults. You need to talk to other parents. If you isolate yourself and your son, both of you will get stir crazy. Do you live in neighborhood? You love animals. I bet you could pet sit for people and earn a little money doing it. I think anything you do to become more independent of the inlaws is a plus. Yes, it would be best if you could find a different place to live. Are you helping out your inlaws with chores, cleaning and such? When someone is living with you those types of gestures go a long way toward repaying the "debt" that you owe them. Also, doing something physical helps with depression. Even small tasks with visible results can boost you mentally. [/QUOTE]
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