I’m 6 months PP and I’m having a bad day mentally struggling with anxiety, I’ve been struggling with anxiety because of some issues the last few months (relationship issues, family issues etc) and some days I just have moments where it gets too much - today was one of those so I asked my partner at work to phone me on his lunch (granted I shouldn’t have rang while he’s at work but I was just having an upset down moment and needed some reassurance) I was immediately met with hostility saying “this isn’t normal behaviour” and I’m up & down etc (insinuating I’m mentally unstable basically) and it’s just escalated into a major issue where I’ve got shouted at and feel even worse than before. This isn’t a one off, I just wish I was treated more sensitively in this PP period. Is this normal just a “man” thing?
* I don’t think I have PPD randomly however I do feel like I’ve been treated insensitively the last few months that have made me feel this way…
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No love it's not normal. You should feel supported especially PP when your body is filled with hormones. It's completely normal for your mood to be all over the place.
thank you. I’ve been made to feel this way since about 2 weeks after giving birth that, I’ve had no emotional support at all and things said to me like “I need my head checked” and to “put my big girl pants on” and “I’m not the only one to have had a baby” and I think it’s all just catching up on me now. I don’t have family where I live. I’m afraid to leave purely because I cannot even fathom the idea of not being with my son everyday and night on a weekly basis but I would never stop him from seeing him so I’m really struggling with what to do.

It definitely isn’t just a man thing. If you need to talk feel free to message. You have to allow your self time pp is a tricky thing I’ve learnt don’t blame yourself xx

It’s not normal, I had severe ppd/ppa and my husband was the most kind and caring I’ve ever seen a man. He would stay home if I needed, arrange housekeeping etc. he needs to show you some grace. However, if these are his true colors showing unfortunately you may need to rethink the relationship.

The stuff your partner is saying to you is disgusting, even if you weren’t 6 months PP, even if you were suffering with your MH in general, they’re vile things to say. Very abusive to use your mental health against you. Your feelings are normal and valid, and you’re right you need support and reassurance not to be mocked and treated badly

Men can be idiots at times.
I don't think they know how to manage emotions when we feel it.
I must say I'm with you all the way. I got myself into a situation that has affected us over the last 2 years. It has been horrendous and I've changed from it, and I have had some really crappy arguments and I get it. I don't think my partner gets it and he's worried for me but dosent know how to help. Sounds like he's not getting it. Sounds like he is not understanding how you feel.
I think he needs a bit of a reality check to perhaps understand? Sorry you are going through this.