Postpartum rage

It's okay to cry and feel frustrated. If you're feeling angry or upset, set the baby down and walk away into another room where you won't hear them crying. They'll be okay crying by themselves for a short period of time, they won't be okay if you hurt or shake them out of frustration. Take some time in the other room to scream, cry, let it out. Then take deep breaths until you're calm and prepare yourself to go back into the other room. You're baby is likely still crying but they feel when you're calm and when you're upset. They'll be easier to calm when you're calm.

If you continue to struggle seek help. Call a hotline. Take the baby to the fire station or if you have a willing and responsible family member.

I've been having mild postpartum rage, I need to find a postpartum therapist. You should have insurance up to a year after having a baby. I dont have much help, but I would say look into help. You can take your daughter with and they can advise you better than anyone else. The best thing to do is step away and just breathe in the moment, your baby will be okay for a few minutes while you try to get in a better space. One thing I try to do is just think about something my son does that makes me laugh, or lately I might snap a lil then I just stop what im doing and play with him to hear his laugh. I'm so sorry you are going through this, you are not alone. You will be in my prayers🙏🏽🥰

You can also talk to your obgyn, if you feel safe with them, for recommendations🫶🏽

I have borderline personality disorder, anger issues, depression all before I had a kid then with postpartum rage on top of it. I fully understand. If you need a minute away from the baby then do it. My pediatrician told me if she gets too overwhelming to put her in a safe place and leave the room for 15-20 minutes to let yourself calm down. Go scream, cry, be upset maybe go smoke or just any activity you prefer that’ll calm you down

Write out your feelings, express your emotions as you write.

Always remember it's okay to take a few minutes each time throughout the day to sit and chill. Your mind needs a break too. ☺️

Moments when you feel you're struggling to keep your cool, that's your sign to take a break and then come back to baby.

I feel that. I’m the same with my 4 month old. I had ppd and the rage too. That’s why I can’t breastfeed anymore. It’s very common. I’m also in a shelter atm too if you want a support buddy message me.
The best thing to do in those times of anger is to leave your baby in a safe place, take a step away and calm yourself. If you want I can send you some strategies I use and have learnt in therapy that actually help