PPA & PPD

You’re not alone! I realized today that i needed to be honest with myself and admit something is wrong. I am the same way running off of fumes and not wanting to sleep.

I completely understand what your going through. I to suffered/suffer with this. It used to be worse than it is now. I was always thinking something bad was gonna happen like oh im gonna accidentally drop her or hit her head on something ect its terrifying. I dont constantly check on her at night like used to but i still worry.

When does it get better? Or will medication be the only solution?

I had bad anxiety too and wasn't sleeping once my boyfriend went back to work. I literally couldn't sleep unless my hand was on him to ensure he was breathing. I am terrified of sids. I got the owlet sock and that has help with some anxiety. I also ended up cosleeping. Im still struggling with being outside with him cause I have a fear someone is gonna kidnap him so I don't walk outside at all. You're not alone!!

I was the same. My husband works nights so I really had to hone in on my anxious thoughts. For me, the first 2 weeks pp really took a toll on me but it did get better around the 3-4 week pp mark since I got a better sense of my baby's habits. I'd say sleep when your baby sleeps and remind yourself that you got this!

i’m in the exact same position my boyfriend has just gone back to work and we don’t live together so nights i’m on my own with the baby and it’s so scary i feel like im not fully enjoying the newborn stage because im so scared all tje time and look forward to her being a bit older