Sneaky anxiety/ postpartum depression

So last night during his last breastfeed before bed, I got this uncontrollable sense of dread. That if I put my baby down to bed, that it would be the last. I mentally, emotionally and physically could not let go of my child due to this sudden anxiety and fear. Let me be very clear, his room and crib are safe. I am in a very stable and safe home. The only health issue was a light cold this week that hit our whole house. Baby got the least amount of symptoms and I got hit the hardest. So I’m logically trying to remind myself that I’m probably tired from my arm injury, being sick and my hormones are resetting cause I just got my period. But my fight or flight would not let me sleep. I eventually put my baby to bed. But I could not sleep. Idk how to deal with that though! Does anyone else still feel bouts of anxiety or postpartum depression? Oh and baby is totally fine, happy and healthy.
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It is completely understandable to be anxious, but you need rest especially if you aren't feeling good. Do you have anyone to help with stuff so you can take a nap during the day? That way you know your baby is okay. Sickness can make us feel icky and not think right, so you feel the way you do is normal and it'll pass. 😊

Yeah. Thanks for asking. I let my partner know that I’m suffering. And it feels like I’m all alone cause baby is EBF with 1 round of solids in the mornings.

Do you pump? You could have some bottles ready for your partner so if you need extra help they can feed the baby?

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