PPD PTSD from birth
I’ve been really struggling with maternity leave and feeling completely detached and angry (sadly with my son). Just wanted to hear from people that got through similar, I’m starting therapy next week and my baby is 7 weeks old.
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Therapy will help so much. I didnt have birth ptsd, but had pnd and therapy turned my life around xx
I struggled with ptsd nothing to do with birth but it can make pregnancy challenging
I literally chucked a dummy across the room yesterday, it’s normal, councelling and mama groups if you can and talking to us lot as much as you can, don’t be afraid to put baby down and step away for a few minutes even if they crying , helps me loads xx
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I’ve been really struggling with maternity leave and feeling completely detached and angry (sadly with my son). Just wanted to hear from people that got through similar, I’m starting therapy next week and my baby is 7 weeks old.
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