Breaking point.
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Have you tried any holistic remedies for the depression/rage?
It does get better ❤️🩹🫶🏼 there’s still rough days but it does get so much better. Your partner should be doing some cbt exercises with you, like if you have a workbook try having him involved in learning / witnessing the info & skills you plan to utilize. Try explaining that adding shame doesn’t help, he could just step in and be a helpful father & partner. 🫂🫶🏼 And know you aren’t alone.
Have you talked to your doc about having ppd or DMER?
I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. I wouldn’t completely rule out a low dosage of antidepressants. There are many that are safe to be on whilst pregnant and breast feeding and they can really help. Additionally, if you’ve given the CBT a good go… perhaps considering a different route. Maybe a form of counselling might be beneficial, especially if relationship challenges are playing into why you’re feeling this way…Things will get better 💕 x
Yes it gets better! I must point out that SSRI’s are some of the most studied medications with breastfeeding. While it is so great you want to protect your baby while breastfeeding, but this situation seems like it would be worth considering. Or to consider switching to formula- your baby has had 7 months of super antibodies and all the good that breastfeeding provides! It’s ok to switch to formula if it will help this situation. If meds help support you to be ok, that’s ok. They can help keep you afloat while you get the help you need.
Hi i was exactly the same at around 7 months i hit breaking point. I started taking 50mg sertraline and asked for the postnatal counselling sessions, these were amazing and really helped me. I also continued to breastfeed while on meds and i felt like a new person i by the time my baby was 8 months old. There was an adjustment period on the meds where i got headaches but so worth it. I know its so hard to see what could help right now. If u try the counselling and meds u can always stop when u feel like it. It also maybe exactly what u need! Please msg me directly if you would like to talk xx
Switching baby to formula only, instead of medication and breast feeding.. it's hard to know that it affects the baby and even though formula isn't greatest either.. nursing triggers a lot of depression..lack of sleep... new baby ... and lack of sun light..lack support..lack of emotional support from the man you had a baby with and if he's so amazing and caring and considerate and helpful.. then I would switch to not nursing.. but if he isn't helpful or kind then mental health is really needed back. Medication takes a while to kick in and some ppl feel worse and have experiment for so long to find good one or none even
It does!! It may not look like it right now but it does . I have my days on & off .. but If you want someone to talk too , you can contact me if you’d like . I am a great listener!