02/04/2026
People laugh at this…
but the part that doesn’t get said out loud is how tiring it is when even trying to rest feels like work.
For many anxious postpartum moms, the problem isn’t a lack of coping skills.
It’s that your brain and body are stuck in high-alert mode—even when nothing is “wrong.”
That constant scanning, the sudden worries in quiet moments, the feeling that you can’t fully shut off?
That’s often a sign that anxiety is being driven by brain chemistry and stress physiology, not willpower.
And while grounding, therapy, and routines can help, sometimes they’re not enough on their own.
That’s where medication management can make a difference—by calming the background noise so rest actually feels restorative again.
If your anxiety is showing up most when things finally slow down, it may be worth getting a medical opinion—not because you’ve failed, but because your nervous system needs more support.
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