Post partum - anyone else?

[EmmaLouu]

Hi,

Im pretty new to this but I feel I need some new perspectives and possibly some reassurance/ a reality check.

I has my first baby 9 weeks ago. Traumatic birth - queue back to back panic attacks at 4 weeks pp and the start of crippling anxiety/intrusive thoughts. This all resulted in me starting sertraline 5 weeks ago and CBT.

I knew having suffered from mild anxiety in the past that there was a risk of this happening. But the way in which is has all come about left me utterly bewildered… guilty, sad and wondering if this will pass because I want to enjoy time with daughter who is brill and the rest of my maternity leave.

I know it’s a chemical imbalance and a new life experience but day-to-day I’m sad and jittery one minute and managing the next… it’s mentally exhausting.

Anyone experienced similar? 😥

So sorry that you're suffering like this @EmmaLouu

It's unfortunately very common, especially after having a traumatic birth.

Well done for seeking help and getting the Sertraline and CBT. I had a really difficult OG some years ago which ended in a medical termination and those two got me through the dark patch.

Just wondering if you've also spoken to the Birth Trauma Association? It's run by people who been through similar things to you