Feeling completely drained even months after giving birth – am I doing something wrong?

Hi everyone, I hope it’s okay to post here. I’ve been feeling a bit lost lately and could really use some advice.

My baby is almost 5 months old now. Most days I manage okay, but there are so many moments where I feel emotionally drained and overwhelmed, even with small tasks like feeding or changing diapers. Some nights I wake up exhausted, not just physically but mentally too, and I feel guilty for feeling this way.

I try to enjoy time with my baby, but sometimes I catch myself just staring off or feeling like I can’t handle it all. I know parenting is hard, but I didn’t expect to feel this constantly drained months later.

Has anyone else gone through this? How did you get through the emotionally tough days without feeling like you’re failing as a parent? Any tips or reassurance would be so appreciated.