Normal FTM anxiety versus post-natal anxiety?

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I’m experiencing a lot of anxiety since the birth of my first baby 6 weeks ago. I know it’s pretty normal for FTMs to feel anxiety and it doesn’t help that I don’t have a support network other than DH (family far away, no friends with children and no real close friends at all other than people from work). How can I tell the difference between normal anxiety and something more serious where I would benefit from medication or other help? I had the 6 week appointment with the HV yesterday with all the questions about anxiety and depression but wondered afterwards if I down played what I was feeling despite trying to be honest.

Call your doctor and tell them how your feeling. They will be able to support you and advice you on what sort of help you need.

Please don't play down your feelings, l did this and it worsened my symptoms significantly.

Sorry to hear this. If you're thinking it's more than normal then I would go speak to your GP and explain how you're feeling. Better for you to get checked out and for it to be nothing than to ignore it and things get worse. Best wishes x

Try and look at local support groups for new mums. Talking to others may help too.