Emotional/ Anxiety

Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice, my baby is now 4 months old. My husband and I tried for a long time for baby and during my pregnancy there were some scares and complications but baby was born healthy and we are very lucky. However, I am struggling with anxiety at the thought of leaving him with anyone else for instance going to local shop and baby is with grandma, I get really upset and feel like I’m having a panic attack. When baby gets very dysregulated and screams and crying I can get overwhelmed and cry too - my husband has said that I make it worse by being sad. I feel a bit lost and emotional, I’ve said to family I think I need to speak to doctor about possible postpartum depression and anxiety but they have said I am fine. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to try to help manage my anxiety when baby is being watched by someone else and how to manage when baby is really upset. Thankyou xxx

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Yes. Postpartum depression came to my mind as I started to read. Please speak to your doctor. You can experience postpartum depression within the first year after your baby is born. 🫶🏼🫶🏼

Speak to your doctor only you know how you feel!!! I don’t have much advice but just want to say you’re not alone. I cry when my daughter cries and I don’t know why and cant fix it. In terms of leaving him why don’t you try baby steps at a time and slowly work up to leaving him I.e. have a bath in another room while someone watches him then you know he’s close but you are not watching him then maybe a short walk and slowly work up leaving him longer x

Second what they other folks said! Also totally normal for you to get upset when baby gets upset. We're created that way and men will never understand it...when my baby cries it feels like I'm being ripped apart inside. Definitely talk to your doctor, family and friends don't always want to admit or address mental health concerns but your doctor is there to support YOU. It may not involve medication just talk therapy to address it. Also I know its scary, but the more you leave baby alone with family the more comfortable you'll get!

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