THERAPY FOR OVERWHELMED MOMS
The mental load – “where can I drop this off?”
Exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed? Any of these words may describe the struggle that comes with the mental and emotional burden of parenting today. A burden that is primarily carried by women. And the more roles you play-- mother, partner, boss, colleague, spouse, co-parent, volunteer coordinator, kid chauffer, book club coordinator, in home cook, family schedule manager…(well, you get the idea) they all add a little extra weight to that already heavy load. The fact that our society is just barely starting to acknowledge that this load is even a thing that exists only adds to a common question my clients often ask, which is…
“Why can’t I do this/What’s wrong with me?”
The short answer is nothing. There’s nothing “wrong” with you, your ability, inability (or what you think of as an inability) to do it all. This is more than likely an issue of lack of support. AND until we see a seismic shift in attitudes about what women should/can/need to do, we need to find better and more efficient ways to manage those resources so it’s not backing up on you or the people you love.
I can help you to set clear and manageable boundaries, communicate better with the people you love, and form healthier habits all around so you can live a happy, healthy, and more balanced life.
“I never thought I’d be like this”
Before becoming a mother, you may have thought you were decently prepared. You read all the books, took the right birthing and parenting classes, had a good connection with your partner; basically felt like “yeah, it’s a little nerve-wracking but I got this.” You felt like you had dealt head-on with your “childhood issues” maybe even attending therapy before. Now as a mother yourself, you may find that you’re doing some of the same stuff you swore you’d never do with your own kids.
If you are experiencing:
Less patience and snapping more with your kids
Fighting more with your partner and even growing resentful of them.
Losing sleep
Worrying all the time
Finding it harder and harder to stay focused at work.
Less and less time or even interest in the things that fill up your cup like friends, exercise, hobbies