I feel you! The best advice is sleep. You can manage things better. Also, and this is tough, trying to get time to yourself.

Some time away, even just a few hours on your own to focus on just you, it will help. I was the same, but I basically did it all on my own with minimal input from my partner. I felt used and overwhelmed so I sometimes reacted badly to my kids. I hope the positives outweigh the negatives though

I constantly feel that way. is it just part of being a parent??

You are pobably trying to do and be to much for your family. I know when young gt myself in tizzy tht everything had to be done, e,g house cleaned ,ironig done meals etc etc while caring for others. Not expected or neccesary, I am writing this as I still have to learn to slow down at tims, My kids and their partners and families show me I tried to hard and got upset and cranky. Better to have more time with children and family and rest will always be there. My advice is do not be to hard on yourself, enjoy your family as children grow so quick ,

Calm down and breathe. Then book yourself into your local gp fir a chat

see your doctor, get some help. it is a tough time, especially if you were in paid work, where you were in control… there are mums groups too, and sites like this where mums will empathise and let you know you are not alone. just explain all to your Doc and go from there.

Have a chat with your doctor. There may be an underlying issue.
Aside from that, take some time out for yourself.
Get hubby to watch the kids for an hour or so while you soak in the tub, take a walk, read a book, go see a movie, something you enjoy.
Hopefully that little break is enough to refresh you.
Still see you doctor however.
I wish you all the best.

could you have PND? maybe speak to your gp?

If you’ve got a good GP speak to them about how you’re feeling. If they’re good they won’t offer drugs immediately but should give you some practical things to try first. Also, try a visit to a naturopath. Sometimes or hormones and health can play a big part in our mental state and they may be able to offer you some natural alternatives and strategies.
But you’re totally not alone, I struggle keeping my cool at times and I adore my kids to pieces. I think if you’re having more bad days than good then you might need some extra support. Don’t be afraid to seek it out.

speak to your gp AND GET SOME ANTI DEPRESSANTS

Yes definitely that’s why i resort to a psychiatrist to help with my temper problems.

I have definitely struggled with my temper. I think the best thing to do is to take a deep breath ad count to ten before you react to anything your kids have done. I have also been advised that when I feel like I’m going to yell at the kids to whisper instead.

I have been there many times. Usually there is a stressor which isn’t the kids. The kids not listening for me are just the tipping over of my emotions. Perhaps talk with your Doctor about this, and have a general check up. Every mum would have a time in their life when they just need regular time out. I have found a few visits to a psychologist helpful to balance out all the mundane thoughts in my head that can get overwhelming. I come back feeling mellow again. Nothing huge, just schedules, house work, finances, work etc can get us running on empty. So when the kids are at school, kindy, daycare etc go in and book yourself for a full massage to de-stress the muscles.

You’re definitely not alone. My little ones (1 & 2 yrs) are beautiful girls but I still find myself feeling the same. I agree with the others that just sharing your experience with other mums helps heaps. I also find that starting each day with a fresh outlook helps (sometimes hard to do when I’ve been up till the early hours). And I don’t know if you pray or not but that also helps me a lot.

I think we all feel like this at times so you are not alone. I think being sleep deprived and lacking ‘me’ time definitely contributes to being a cranky pants mummy. I find it helps to share with another mum how you are feeling and somehow you just feel better knowing you are not alone. Don’t be too hard on yourself, even the fact you are concerned means you are a great mummy. I’m sorry I don’t have much of a solution for you, if you find one though let me know (from one cranky mumma to another).