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Feeling a bit overwhelmed!

Ashleigh - posted on 11/28/2008 ( 3 moms have responded )

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I just needed a place to write lol. I suffered postpartum and have pretty much overcome it, but some days are soo difficult. My son is now 8 months old, has a top tooth coming in and wont stop screaming. I think the screaming actually just scares me of how he was when he was newborn ( he had colic, and would not stop screaming, did it 24/7). I just have to remind myself that the teething will end...eventually haha. Does anyone have any suggestions on calming techniques? (for baby and for myself haha). My postpartum was mostly anxiety...I felt like I couldn't go anywhere, but now it's not half as bad. I feel like I just need something that can help me relax, maybe a soothing tape?

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Coleen - posted on 12/14/2008

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Dont feel bad or guilty if you feel the ppd doesn't go away. I was diagnosed w ppd after my son was born 4 yrs ago. It didn't go away. It is okay to admit that you need help. Remember to breathe and take time for yourself. Take a bath, go for a walk - by YOURSELF. Ten mins at a time can make a huge difference. The outside stresses will always be there. You need to learn how to settle yourself. i'm still working on that part:)

Lindsey - posted on 12/11/2008

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My son is 15mo. and I was just diagnosed w ppd. 2 mo.s ago. Mine was mostly anxiety too. I really didn't feel sad, just overwhelmed! I started feeling deppressed during PMS, so I went to a doc. of natural meds. She said my ppd was acute, but perscribed St. Johns Wort, and fish oil. My anxiety is completely gone. Relaxing tapes are AWESOME for you and your baby. Motrin or Tylonal worked wonders for my lil' teether:)

Rachel - posted on 11/29/2008

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I know exactly how you feel! My daughter is only 3 1/2 months old though and also had colic. My therapist has given me several techniques to cope with my anxiety and stress especially when Madison is crying!

1. Say or see in your mind a stop sign (this stops your initial thoughts)
2. Breath...you may notice when your anxiety kicks in that your breathing is shallow and fast...take slow deep breaths from your pelvic (this will help relax your mind)
3. Listen to what your anxiety is telling you...for example a big one for me was that Madison or myself were not ok...and something was going to happen.
4. Take what your anxiety is saying and reverse the tape. Tell your self "I'm ok...my daughter is ok...we're ok"

All of that while breathing...and that usually works really well for me. She calls it reversing my tapes. I actually use it in lots of situations now when I find myself thinking negatively. It really helps switch your mind.

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