Moms who need a lot of alone time for their mental health?

Question

How do you deal with this? If I don’t get enough time by myself I literally become a person I don’t recognize. but I feel so much mom guilt taking so many (albeit short) breaks from my baby. & if you have older kids, when did you feel like you were able to get a substantial amount of time alone without trying.

Answer

The one thing to remember is, if your head space/ mental health isn’t good, you can’t function at your best. You do what you need to do in order to stay sane and healthy. Don’t feel guilty. While your baby is your priority, you are still a person and you still need to take care of yourself. If you’re not taking care of yourself, you can’t care for yourself baby at your “best.” 
Have a trusted family member or friend watch your little one as much as you need as often as they’re willing. Find something to do that you enjoy while baby sleeps so you can also focus on yourself. Be patient with yourself. As long as your baby’s needs are met, take a break when needed, reach out to people, ask for help.

Moms who need a lot of alone time for their mental health?

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