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    She's Your Friend » Motherhood

    Feeling Lost in Motherhood

    by Joanna Stephens Published: Apr 22, 2021 · Updated: Mar 20, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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    a sad mom sitting by her son with text overlay that reads what to do if you feel lost in motherhood
    a frustrated mom sitting by her son with text overlay that reads what to do if you feel lost in motherhood

    Have you ever felt lost in motherhood?

    As a mom of 2, it happened to me and I didn't even realize it.

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    • Lost myself in motherhood: what does it look like?
    • How to find yourself again
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    Lost myself in motherhood: what does it look like?

    1. Anger. Sometimes even anger you can't even explain. When your needs aren't being met, it really takes its toll.

    2. Emotional eating. Another common yet unhealthy coping mechanism that so many of us moms go through. For me though, it's drinking an whole lot of mountain dew.

    3. Scrolling aimlessly on our phone. If you are constantly looking for a way to distance yourself from your reality, you are probably feeling lost.

    4. Binge-watching tv. I love watching shows as much as the next mama, but when I binge watch an entire season in one setting, its usually because mom life has been extra trying lately. Again, it's a way for us to escape our reality.

    5. Fatigue. When we feel lost, we find odd hours of the day to have alone time. This means we might be burning the midnight oil staying up late just to have some me time. Of course, then we don't get enough sleep.

    How to find yourself again

    If this sounds like you, then you probably want to find yourself again. I know I did.

    Here's what helped me find myself again after motherhood.

    • Pursue a hobby or passion that you haven't had much time for since having kids.
    • Going to bed at a reasonable time, and then getting up earlier than my kids.
    • Making time to exercise.
    • Self-care is non-negotiable. Here's a bunch of self care ideas you might like.
    • Get a babysitter or Grandma to watch the kids so you can do a date night.
    • Go back to work or work from home.
    • Talk to someone. Open up with your spouse or friend about what is frustrating you. Bottling things up just makes you a volcano ready to erupt.

    Remember mama, you matter too! Hugs!!

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