Postpartum Therapy
Are You A New Mom Who Worries About Doing Everything Right?
Do you ever feel like you’re not connecting with or being emotionally present for your infant? Are you so stressed out and worried about everything that you don’t even have the energy to bond with your child? Does it seem like no one around you understands what you’re going through?
Maybe you expected a village of help for you and your newborn, but now you feel isolated and discouraged. Perhaps you spend so much time ensuring your baby is safe that you have trouble relaxing and enjoying each moment. Or it could be that your exhaustion and anxiety are driving a wedge between you and your partner.
The Signs Of Postpartum Problems Aren’t Always Obvious
You may not feel depressed or anxious, but you find yourself feeling guilty or ashamed about all the things you think you should be doing. Or maybe every little stressor sets you off, and—once you’re upset—you have difficulty controlling your irritability or anger. Many of these signs might not seem like postpartum symptoms at first glance. However, if your guilt or irritability makes it harder for you to adjust to life as a new mom, these feelings can still overwhelm you.
If symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety are getting in your way, therapy can help you cope with them and connect with your baby.
Anxiety And Depression Symptoms Affect Postpartum Moms Everywhere
When you become a mom for the first time or add another child to your family, you must deal with drastic changes to your body, family, and priorities. You have to manage these changes and care for your infant—all while you’re physically and emotionally recovering from childbirth. This added responsibility can take an emotional toll on you.
Most new moms are familiar with the baby blues, a stage of emotional upheaval after birth. Eighty-five percent of moms struggle with their mood soon after delivery. For some, the baby blues don’t fade and may even turn into postpartum depression or anxiety
Moms Are Expected To Have It Together All The Time
Social networks can be a great way to stay connected when you’re home with your baby for long periods. However, social media can also lead to you comparing yourself to other moms who seem to be rocking motherhood.
In a culture where mothers are supposed to have it all together, you might feel pressure to ensure everything goes smoothly at all times. Motherhood is already isolating, and doing it alone can exacerbate that feeling of inadequacy. And when it seems like you’re not doing everything correctly, reaching out for help can be difficult.
Fortunately, treatment for postpartum depression and anxiety can be a powerful resource for support that can help you move forward and start living again. With postpartum therapy, you can break free from the negative thoughts that prevent you from being the mom you want to be.