Baby Blues
My son is just over a week old and I'm really struggling.
I've only had two hours of sleep in the last two days.
The depression and anxiety is eating me alive and I feel so alone.
Nothing in my life has changed except that now there's a baby, but somehow everything feels different.
He doesn't mess up my schedule at all, the anxiety does.
I don't know how to cope.
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Girl smoke you a blunt, have a glass of wine, and take a nice ass nap once he naps! lol a blunt a day keeps the stress away
If the anxiety is this bad to where you’re unable to function you should definitely talk to a physician. And remember sleep deprivation is SERIOUS and it actually impacts your mental health A LOT. Obviously it’s a given that you will not be sleeping much these first few months but try your hardest to rest and let others help you
is it normal to suddenly not be tired anymore even if I haven't slept? I feel myself passing out and then suddenly having an adrenaline rush like I just slept a full night
Is there anyone who can come watch the babe, while you take a bath and have a nap? Honestly napping with the baby is a saving grace.
I wish I could help you because I know the pain, if you ever need someone to talk to if that helps. Give me a message. I just had my son a week ago and it is a lot especially id you don’t have a village. Don’t be afraid to reach out to people. <3
Please speak to your local midwife team and seek some support. Post partum anxiety can be treated.
Ask for help. New babies are really hard, it’s tough and I’m sure you’re doing brilliantly. Please get some supper for your anxiety though. All the best x
I get extreme anxiety if anyone else is watching him to where I won't sleep anyway
My partner and I try to take shifts but he is a Velcro baby and usually won't settle down unless I give him some form of skin to skin
yes. Your body is pumping adrenaline through your body because you’re in survival mode. But it’s important to try to fight that and get sleep or at least rest peacefully
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