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This is a space for anyone looking for support, tips on helping your baby sleep or just for a chat with fellow wide-awakers to get you through the night feeds. For more tips, check out our Ages and Stages emails.

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Bristolgirl1992 · 28/12/2024 02:46

Hey all - thanks for reading. ❤️
I have a nearly 8 month old and am a pretty busy mum (aren’t we all) what I mean is I’m always on the go, we don’t sit around much and are out most days. I go to the gym HIT sessions 3 times per week and we go on walks some days. Whilst my partner helps here and there I’m a bit of a control freak due to anxiety meaning I usually do things myself as it’s “easier” all round. I do get the odd hour to myself for a bath or sauna so lucky in that respect.
My problem is I’m finding it hard to sleep… I should be and am deep down shattered but I can’t and when I do I’m having really bad nightmares, waking up in panic or sweats which leads me to being awake again - then up early etc..
I’ve noticed an increase in anxiety regarding death lately which is out of the blue and I have zero sex drive, would say my mind races a lot and I can’t relax!
Does this sound like burn out??? Any tips?
It’s worrying me a bit as I don’t want to slip into depression or worsen any anxiety! X

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OhhYoureSpikey · 28/12/2024 04:20

Go and see your GP. Postpartum hypothyroidism can increase anxiety, exhaustion and inability to sleep, so at the very least you need blood tests to rule out and underlying medical causes, or maybe signposting to help to deal with your anxiety. Flowers

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