Depression days
Hello I’m new to this sub! I have 4 boys (14y, 6y, 3y, 8weeks). Recently I was pushed into being a stay at home mom. It’s not something I’ve ever wanted. I’m not gonna get into all that, but I’m dealing with a wicked combination of regular life depression and postpartum depression. Some days I just don’t want to talk to anyone and definitely don’t want to leave the house to go to the playground. But the guilt of my kids just playing on their consoles and tablets is also overwhelming. I feel like I can’t win and can’t do anything right. Failure of a mother. The trenches are deep y’all. I’m looking for suggestions and advice for ways I can entertain these boys on my bad depression days. We do love the playground but sometimes I just don’t have it in me. I’m looking for things they can do/we can do together thats low effort for me and low risk of mental breakdown. I hope this is making sense, I’m exhausted. Looking forward to any advice or suggestions you have! Thank you! Xoxo