Recently got a really short fuse - normal?

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Hi all. NC for this. Im a FTM to 11 month old DS. Im not returning to work. Recently I have found myself with a very short fuse. I am quick to internally rage about many things throughout the day, my DH, DS, Pets, inanimate objects - usually totally irrationality. And just as quickly as it comes it can just go away. Its becoming a real struggle. I used to be very laid back, rarely got angry at all but now I feel like I turn into this snappy unpleasant person so quickly. I get a fair amount of sleep most nights, although I have the odd tired day.

Is this just normal after having a kid or could it be something more. I only really thought about it today and realised I'd been feeling tetchy a lot more than usual. Im also on the mini pill post birth and wondered if it could be that? Thanks if anyone can help.

It can be a combination of hormones and tiredness, but I’d consider getting your thyroid function checked. Short temper is one of the signs of thyrotoxicosis.
Irritability can also be a feature of depression - have you been coping okay since the birth, or struggling with low mood and lack of energy?

I'm only 3 months in with a new baby but I find that I have a short fuse too.
I think it's maybe because we're now constantly thinking about things that we have no choice but to get on with IYSWIM.

Previously, you could have a shit day at work, come home, pig out and do what you want, whereas now there's always something to be done.
It's mentally exhausting.

I don't know if we're normal but just wanted to let you know you're not alone x

Thanks both for your replies, much appreciated. I will have a look at the thyroid thing, see if i have other symptoms that fit.

I generally feel ok, coping reasonably well since DS arrived. We have a lot of stressful things going on at the moment (selling/buying house) and my DF has been unwell recently - maybe its just all piled up and got too much.

@newmomof1 - congrats on your baby! I know everyone says how tough it is but you do not appreciate just how hard until you're in it