Sadness after having baby

pinkspartan15 · September 2016

anyone else struggling with being super emotional after have their LO? Currently 6 days PP and have started feeling an overwhelming sense of sadness and anxiety throughout the day. I've never dealt with depression or anxiety before so these feelings are all new to me. I know I am happy to have DD here, but am still struggling with these feelings.

jenkar01 · September 2016

It is the baby blues, completely normal. If it goes on for more than a couple weeks it could be postpartum depression and should be addressed by your doctor. I was weepy on and off of the first week or so. Still have times when I have a good cry buy all normal. Hormones are getting back in check.

pinkspartan15 · September 2016

Thanks @jenkar01 good to know these feelings are normal.

BabyBoyH92016 · September 2016

I also was weepy for a few days. My little one will be two weeks on Thursday. I am feeling much better, but still have moments where I feel overwhelmed and sad. My husband goes back to work tomorrow and needs to be out of town for two nights. He's been really great at helping out and being supportive when I'm down so I'm starting to get a anxious thinking about being without him for so long.

I just keep telling myself that these feelings are normal and things will get better as time goes on.

marikkita12 · September 2016

I'm going through it as well. Don't be afraid to ask for help or company. I find that not being alone for extended periods of time makes things a little more bearable and less likely to make me cry

Alyeena · September 2016

It is completely normal! I felt the same way after having my baby, I would be so sad and anxious and cry so much... it would get worse in the evening when I was more tired. It started getting better after the first week and a half. My husband stays up during the night and brings baby to me for feedings so I get much better sleep now and that helps a lot. I still feel a little sad here and there but nothing like before. Also talking about how I am feeling to my husband helps so much, so you should find someone to talk to, your husband, friends, whoever!

That being said if the feelings persist longer than a few weeks please talk about it to your doctor they can help.

@BabyBoyH92016 I hope all goes well for you when your husband is out of town! Please do not be anxious, I am sure you will manage just fine

Just make sure you have plenty of food at home!!

homebird · September 2016

Some sadness and anxiety is totally normal. It sucks, but it's normal. It's the lack of sleep, new situation and hormones that are changing very quickly.

The key is - is it interfering with your life in a harmful way? Are you eating? Sleeping (when you can)? Are you able to enjoy time with friends and family when they came over?

If you feel like it's impacting your life quality and it lasts for more than a week or two, see someone about it. And obviously if it's severe, you need to see someone right away.

guitarra1614 · September 2016

I had a complete break down on day 7 and two uncharacteristically intense arguments with DH on days 7 and 12. It's normal apparently, but it sucks.

It helped me to call some other mom friends who have been through the same stuff. Hang in there!!!

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