How to get help with my self harm?

Question

I self harmed when I was a teenager cause of sexual abuse that was happening at the time. And to self harm just made it feel better but then I would hate myself for it. Fast forward a few years I’m an adult now with a 7 week old and I scratched up my leg cause I felt like I had no control over my own kid. And when I feel like a bad mommy that’s the first thing my mind goes to... idk if it’s postpartum depression or what but idk what to do.....

Answer

It could definitely be caused by all of the happy pregnancy hormones leaving your body after the birth and causing PPD. You don’t need to control your baby and you can’t. It’s going to do what it wants to do and there is no one in the world that can control their newborn. There are lots of places that you can reach out to to ask for help. I hope you can find the support you need.

Answer

You need to speak with your doc about your concerns. It is very likely that you could have PPD, many women who have found stability in life later have reoccurring mental health concerns after having a baby. There is help and it will get better, but you need to tell your doc

How to get help with my self harm?

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