Can anyone suggest something to help with baby blues?

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I had a C section last Thursday and started with the crying spells yesterday. I can hardly handle this extreme sadness. I had it for 3 weeks with my first. Anyone have suggestions on things they have tried that worked???It only happens at night 🤷‍♀️

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Dont be afraid to cry, snuggle your baby and get lots of cuddles from your SO if you can.
Also take any and allllll visitors that you can along with naps.
I felt like my baby blues faded faster when I had an adult to carry a convo with that didnt want just milk. And naps helped healed me both physically and mentally. My husband has kept up with most chores or we just ignored it

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To be perfectly honest? I went on medication the last 4 weeks of my pregnancy. The lowest dose they offer due to depression/anxiety after the birth of my first that returned in my 3rd trimester.
I’m a different person after taking it. That isn’t easy to admit and it was the last thing I wanted to do but I am so much happier and able to handle things I couldn’t before. I have more patience with my toddler and I constantly make jokes and laugh with my husband again.
I feel like the old me and am so happy I finally accepted help.
I don’t know how severe or common your feelings of depression are but if you feel really down or out of control I would consider talking to your doctor about medication. It isn’t long term for me and my plan is to wean off after 3 months postpartum. Don’t be afraid of the stigma that can be attached to medication.

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions and support. It's been a difficult few days. I have dreaded the night time because I know that extreme sad feeling is coming. It almost feels like when you are grieving the death of a loved one. I had it with my first pregnancy as well but was hoping it would skip me this time. I will try everything mentioned.

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Naps are helping me, and talking to other humans so I don’t feel so alone (only supportive ones!)

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Mine only happens at night too. My suggestion is to cuddle your husband/SO as much as possible. It helped me tremendously.

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I would just cry it out and talk to my husband or anyone close to me... I kept myself busy.

Can anyone suggest something to help with baby blues?

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