
16/07/2024
Are you a new mom who has been feeling anxious, irritable or sad? Have you been struggling to bond with your baby? Perhaps you have been having distressing intrusive thoughts.
Today on the blog, I am talking all things postpartum anxiety and depression-- including symptoms and treatment options such as therapy, support groups and medication.
But if anything, I hope you take away that struggling with a perinatal mood disorder does not make you a bad mom and you are not alone 🤍
Oftentimes we hear about the “baby blues” or the first 2-3 weeks after giving birth marked by mood swings and weepiness due to hormonal changes. But nothing prepares you for the intrusive repetitive thoughts, panic attacks, feelings of irritability and rage or difficulties bonding with your baby...