Hi, I am in a similar situation. I am 25 years old, my daughter turned 3 years old today, and her father is not around. I am currently off work because of pre-term labor, and I quite possibly won't have a job to return to. I am lucky that my sister and my mom both love to spend time with my daughter, so I occasionally get a break. When they are not around and I just need some time to myself, I sometimes give my daughter a snack and put on one of her favorite movies. I know that it's not good to use the tv as a "babysitter" but I am taking online classes and sometimes need to get some homework done. Also, since I am not working right now, I spend the majority of my time with her and don't feel so guilty about it. Most likely it is just a phase she is going through. Try your best not to lose your patience with her, she just loves her mommy! If my daughter just needs attention so much that she won't let me get anything done, I will forget about my homework for a little while and sit down with her and read her a few books. I also take advantage of her naptime to take a shower or get things done (maybe even take a nap myself). If I find myself getting irritated, I just close my eyes for a few seconds, take some deep breaths, and remind myself that she is my number one priority. If you are truly feeling depressed, don't hesitate to talk to your doctor. I have an issue with mild depression and anxiety, and my doctor prescribed a low dose anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication that has very few side effects. I didn't like the idea of being medicated, but it really helps me cope with the high stress levels of single parenthood.