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Being a mother is overwhelming, fantastic, but overwhelming. We can all agree on that. But as a highly sensitive woman, motherhood can sometimes be a real struggle. You do your best, but you’ll probably never be the kind of mom who takes her kids somewhere every day or who can truly disconnect from the constant noise that comes with parenthood. And you know what? So that’s absolutely fine!
There will always be things that you, as a highly sensitive mother, struggle with more than other mothers, but know that you are not alone! 15% to 20% of the population is highly sensitive and sometimes it’s just nice to know that you are not alone. That is why below you will see 6 struggles that you, as a highly sensitive mother, will probably recognize:
1 .Play dates exhaust us
It’s not just the mess the kids make or the opportunities the kids see to hit each other over the head with Legos. Just planning an appointment makes our heads spin (having a conversation with the other parent while keeping an eye on your children… pfft). It’s not that we don’t want our children to play with other children, we just don’t want it too often and when it does happen it doesn’t have to last that long.
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2. Too many activities are exhausting for us
Football, ballet, music lessons, craft club, there are plenty of activities to keep your kids busy every day, but too many activities are exhausting. So it’s not bad at all to just be at home with your children, without all kinds of clubs. Just like it is no problem at all not to plan the weekends completely full of activities. As a highly sensitive mother, your children can go to clubs and sports, but in moderation. Don’t look too much at other mothers and divide your week the way it feels good for you! Take those moments of rest with your children to recharge, you need it.
3. We feel everything
If you are highly sensitive, you are extremely empathetic; you immediately feel it when someone is upset or not feeling well. That is why it is so difficult as a highly sensitive mother not to absorb every concern or mood of your children. Since children can sometimes be extremely emotional, this can leave us completely empty at the end of a day. And this is just not always fun, period.
4. Disturbing news items get under our skin
Do you have that too? That since you became a mother you can be completely upset by the news? Do you also quickly feel sad or even depressed by messages on the news? Messages that don’t affect you directly, but make you completely upset? Then you would probably do well to turn on the news less in order to protect yourself. This way you are more relaxed and relaxed around your children.
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5. We love our children, but we really need regular breaks
Let it be clear that we love our children dearly, but every mother needs a break every now and then. And a highly sensitive mother needs that break just a little bit more. This is not selfish or exaggerated, this is truly necessary. So please don’t feel guilty about taking your children to your parents’ house a little more often than the neighbor. You need this time to recharge and be a nicer and better mother!
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