Postpartum rage?

Anyone here experienced postpartum rage? How did you know that’s what it was? I’m about 10 weeks PP and sometimes just get so angry over the smallest things that I’ll snap and punch walls/doors/etc. I feel like it’s getting worse and it’s scaring me. Researching therapy options now but want to hear from anyone who has been through this and what helped the most.

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I had it bad. I would throw stuff at my husband and get upset super easily. I talked to my doctor and got on antidepressants for a while and then I was in a good enough spot to stop taking them. I’m now nine months PP and I have it under control. It’s normal what you’re going through and you got this! Do some research and do what is best for you and your family! 🤍

Yes!!!! No better way to describe it than having this burst of anger that takes over your body and you cannot help but act out. It really is scary. I am now 6 weeks pp and struggling to keep my rage under control. It gets is so bad that i NEED to step away so that i dont scream infront of my 18 month old or even at my husband. This was starting to affect my ability to do daily tasks, and then my marriage. What DID help me is talking about it. I talked to my sister, my brother, my husband, and my mom. I needed to feel validated and supported from everyone around me. I also really needed a break to SLEEP. Lack of sleep makes you lose your ability to function. I am now ALOT more in control and no longer lash out. I did not want to go on any medications (personal preference). It got better for me once i stopped feeling judged or 'crazy' and once i asked for the help i needed.