[tink30]

I've been a stay at home mom for over 11 years and I have 4 children, my youngest is 5 yrs old. Sometimes it's so hard. I clean, I cook, I clean some more...take care of kids and then clean some more. I rarely get out and don't have any friends and most days i'm really depressed and lonely and I'm just wondering if is anyone out there that understands what i'm going through. I enjoy many hobbies...scrapbooking, gardening, blogging, reading, but I still can't seem to be happy!

[gimmeice]

Hello Tink, it's nice to meet you. I am a stay at home mom too mine are ages 3,5,6,8,and 10 and it is definitely a chore to take care of them. Have you considered join a local support group, I am in group therapy and it's great because it gets me out of the house once a week and I get to learn new skills for dealing with depression.
Anyway welcome to psych central, if you have any questions feel free to private message any community liaison or moderator, here is a link to a list of forum leaders.
http://forums.psychcentral.com/showgroups.php

[romanjames2004]

Im not a woman ubt I am 18 and a stay at home brother. I know it sounds rediculous, but since my dad left and my mom works all day, I stay at home and take care of my sisters (11 and 16). I run to the strore and ready dinner and clean the house. I do it for my family. I act as sort of a stay at home dad in a way. It sucks becase you feel pressured wiht all these things you have to worry about. I need to think about school, family and myself. I usually tend to let my self go.

[MindshareHealth]

At the very least even try to find some play groups. Just talking to other Moms, many of whom may feel just like you, may help. Sounds like a support system would help you a lot. Also do you take any breaks for yourself away from the kids? Being a full-time Mom is really hard and you need time for yourself too.

Good luck and I hope you find what you need to start feeling better!