Postpartum Anxiety?
I have a 5 week old and the first week I had a hard time of course so I had lots of help from family then gradually as the days went by I started to feel good and confident but then all of a sudden something in me switched. Now I’m scared of my baby idk why and currently having a hard time taking care of her, Im having scary intrusive thoughts and I constantly worry about the future about how I will do and if I’m able to handle being a stay at home mom I’m terrified of the nighttime shifts When I take care of her cries and when she fusses I start to panic and cry and results in an anxiety attack because why am I so afraid? My fiance is constantly having to take over and I feel so guilty and I feel like a bad mom. I’m not enjoying being a mom or my baby. I’m so mad at myself for thinking this way because I’m supposed to be happy and enjoying my baby. I’m afraid that I won’t get better and continue to feel like this. Please someone tell me it gets better.
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It’s ok I had really bad rage it helps to have a schedule and when you get free time focus it on you not the house
It’s normal , I feel the same way all the time. You are blessed to have family and your fiancé that love you , always try to think what you can be thankful for in the moment when you get negative thoughts. Tell yourself what you are feeling is normal & okay to cry and feel anxious everything is new. Send me a message if you want to talk! I am going through the same thing now with my 3 week old
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Hey this is normal especially the intrusive thoughts etc you’re in hyper protective new mum mode and your hormones are all over the place. Glad your fiance is there to support and reach out to others too It will go with time If you can get some post natal counseling too it always helps to talk. With time as you get used to your baby the fear will disappear too You’ve got this! 💪🏾