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6 month postpartum hormones

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Awoooga · 03/03/2023 10:21

Hello!
My EBF baby turned 6 months last week and I am struggling to regulate my emotions, I'm
assuming it’s related.
Things that are very minor inconveniences make my whole body tense and I find myself frustrated and crying over normal situations. It’s like period hormones but far more intense than the worst they’ve ever been for me.
A. Is this normal and B. Is there anything meaningful I can do? I’m convinced the GP will tell me to have a nap or smell some lavender and I’ve already tried normal relaxation techniques so I don’t want to waste their time and mine. I also do not want to medicate.

My husband is at work full time but does more than his fair share of parenting & house stuff when he is home so it’s not that, but it does make me feel even more ridiculous that I’m so upset when I’ve no reason to be.

Thank you!

OP posts:
PritiPatelsMaker · 05/03/2023 15:36

Being tense and crying easily could very well be signs of PND. I would discuss the possibility with your GP Flowers

Awoooga · 05/03/2023 21:40

PritiPatelsMaker · 05/03/2023 15:36

Being tense and crying easily could very well be signs of PND. I would discuss the possibility with your GP Flowers

Thank you ❤️ I did speak to the HV who said potentially that or hormones, or sleep deprivation, or maybe a mix of them all. Arranged to see the GP on Monday ☺️

OP posts:
Ameliaong · 19/06/2023 00:55

Hi may I know how are you feeling or how did the GP visit go ? I am feeling exactly like you, and it feels so scary not knowing what is happening or anyone to ask . I’m 2 months postpartum .

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