You've had a lot of change and a lot of major events (good and bad) in your life in the last year. I'd almost be more worried if you didn't freak out because it might mean you've turned into a pod person. 0_0 In all seriousness though, try to take care of yourself the best you can, even if that means letting yourself have a freak out when you need it. Is there maybe a local Mom's group you could join? Meetup.com has a lot of them or you can start one of your own on there. I know I whine about my MOPS group (largely because of the whole Christian association) but it is nice to have a regular scheduled meeting with other parents that is largely centered around food and airing parenting frustrations and worries. It's not perfect, but it helps.
This is going to sound really cliche and psychobabbly, but please keep in mind that depression, and esp. Postpartum depression is not your fault. It's not who you are, and you didn't do anything wrong to get it. You're a wonderful person and a great mother, and if you worry, it's only because you give a shit. And that's not something to be ashamed of. I wish I could offer better advice, but we both know that I'm not the best at controlling my own issues. I pretty much default to breaking down, and having Russ talk me back to someplace resembling sanity.
Big hugs. You'll be in my thoughts, and I'm always hoping for the best for you.
This is going to sound really cliche and psychobabbly, but please keep in mind that depression, and esp. Postpartum depression is not your fault. It's not who you are, and you didn't do anything wrong to get it. You're a wonderful person and a great mother, and if you worry, it's only because you give a shit. And that's not something to be ashamed of. I wish I could offer better advice, but we both know that I'm not the best at controlling my own issues. I pretty much default to breaking down, and having Russ talk me back to someplace resembling sanity.
Big hugs. You'll be in my thoughts, and I'm always hoping for the best for you.
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