Postpartum Rage/Depression?

Anyone else having struggles with postpartum rage and/or depression? My LO awoke while putting her down completely for the night and she wouldn't stop crying or fall back to sleep for the life of her. I had to put her in the bassinet and lock myself in the bathroom. I punched the door twice and screamed at the top of my lungs twice because her constant cries really trigger me and I was looking forward to her going to sleep. I am almost 7 months postpartum and this is the first time I've done something like this but I am definitely struggling with rage on occasion and depression like every few days or I'll be good a week and then the following week, they'll creep back up on me. I felt so guilty I couldn't wait to pick my baby back up and soothe her. I hate this.

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Yes! Me, all me!!! I'm in the same boat. I had his 6mo appointment today, and I had to talk to his pedi about it. It's time to call our PCP. I have 2 other kids, and I've about had it with everyone. I've lost all interest to do anything, and I'm slowly losing the joy to do anything.

Yess, my boy is almost 7 months and I’m in the thick of that right now… especially when it comes to putting him down for the night. I love him so so much and feel so guilty but I try to remember that I’m not alone. I would NEVER hurt my baby, and I love him but it gets really frustrating.

Yes - it's mainly when it's past his bedtime and he's refusing to sleep. I'll start crying with him too lol - bc im just so done and overwhelmed by his cries and trying to figure out what's wrong. And he only does this when my husband goes out for practice 😑 I can understand the struggle. We love our babies but we deserve our breaks too

My rage has been horrible. I’ve broken so many things because I just get blind rage and throw things. I go better after a few months but it’s getting worse again

@Francine Sending you the strength you need and deserve. 🙏❤️

@Charity Same. We just have to remember that this isn't our forever.

@Hifza Same! I feel bad when I do this too because I don't want my LO to feed off of my negative energy. 😞 It can be so frustrating and overwhelming. I hope you've had better nights since writing. ❤️

@Tessa I'm so very sorry to read this. I can somewhat relate. I have yet to break anything but I've thrown things. I have to breathe before I get to that point. It's wild how easily rage can take over. It's also not who I am and I'm sure not who you are.

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