Feels like im drowning

[Taylor94]

Today is hard, i am roughly 6 months pregnant and unemployed, my partner and i have been struggling for months to find jobs and have made the tough decision to move from Forster back to Sydney area. though we have more support and family down here its was not our first choice in options but we both realised that it is what is best for our children. Since getting pregnant i have struggled with many problems and issues from family drama from both sides to my step daughters birth mother drama. i feel like im barely hanging on these days and the urge to self harm or worse is getting stronger everyday. My partner and i have been struggling financially, as he is in alot of debt, and my insomnia has kicked back in to where i am barely sleeping most nights. The mental and physical strain is literally making me feel like im drowning and that i am inches away from breaking down completely. I dont know how much more i can take of this and no matter how many times i say this to my partner i dont think he is quiet understanding what i mean, which just makes me feel more alone than i want to be right now. I dont know what else to do, other than revert back to old habits which i am trying so hard not to give in to for the sake of my baby.

[Sophie_M]

Good Morning Taylor94,

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[quirkywords]

Welcome Taylor,

I am sorry you are struggling at the moment.

Soohie has given you some suggestions.I was wondering would consider contacting a service that is for pregnant women called PANDA.

PANDA National Helpline (Mon to Fri, 9am - 7.30pm AEST/AEDT)Call 1300 726 306

Pregnacy is an emotional and difficult time without the added problems you have. maybe if you could talk to someone who understand. You want the best for your baby which means you need to be caring for yourself.

Thanks for reaching out. You are not alone and there is support here for you.