Postpartum anxiety?

Question

Has anyone developed anxiety after giving birth? I’m extremely exhausted. 18 day old baby with colic on my hands. My hubby is back to work so I’m up ALL night with her. I’m on very little sleep. I’ve never had issues with anxiety. However, today at thanksgiving it was the first time I’ve been out of the house except for a pediatrician appointment. It was at my husbands family’s. Probably 10-15 people. I ended up in the bathroom crying for no reason. I just felt like I had anxiety or an anxiety attack. I also got nauseous feeling, but that went away once we left and I was away from everyone. I’m wondering if it’s just due to me not being around anyone for so long? Or if it’s actual anxiety that I’m somehow developing out of nowhere? Anyone else have this happen? 
Happy thanksgiving mommas! I’m thankful for you all and the support xoxo

Answer

Me to, mama 💖 I’ve leaned into my faith and pray Psalm 121 when I feel overwhelmed. 
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth… (v. 1-2)”

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Honestly this may be an unpopular opinion but I just gave birth to second child, I have a 2.5 year old and he’s up everyday around 7am...I started giving my little girl a bottle or two at night to help make the nighttime feeds easier on me and get slightly more rest. I by no means sleep through the whole night but it helps to add a slight routine to the night. Whether it’s some pumped milk or a little formula. Moms mental health is important too and you shouldn’t disappear in the background just bc you’re not pregnant anymore! I hope you can get some rest and good luck!

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I feel you! My baby turned 4 weeks old yesterday and for me the anxiety has gotten better.  I've always been a somewhat anxious person, and I am up all night feeding my baby by myself too.. back in the first week or two my anxiety paired with pure exhaustion put me on a mental mom breakdown..crying uncontrollably for an hour one night after I had attempted the first day out of the house with my baby.  It was the same when I went to church for the first time too..I'm only 4 weeks out but I feel much better.  I think it takes time and also allowing ourselves to say no to the things that overwhelm us.  We're the providers and protector of our little ones.  If you don't feel up to doing something speak up, you deserve it ❤️
Props to you for going to a Thanksgiving/social event today..I'm sure that step helped you in some shape or form.  The first times out of the house are the hardest

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My baby is three weeks and Thanksgiving was SO DIFFICULT to get through! There were some people I never met before at our dinner and I was so anxious they would get my baby sick. I was anxious the whole time. I hardly ate anything because I couldn’t take my eyes off my girl.

Postpartum anxiety?

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