How to get rid of postpartum rage
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Medication, therapy
It might seem obvious but get your iron checked!! I thought my mood was just normal pp but my gp suggested checking iron and after 3 weeks on oral supplements there was a very notable improvement. But also second what others are saying... medication definitely does have its place and there is no shame in it. You can also access your county's talking therapies service and self refer, and waiting list is shorter pp x
Therapy has worked wonders for me!!
It will pass but you should get on some medication. It's easy and very effective. ❤️ Just remember you love him and this one pass just because you're with someone new.
Self care, friends and hobbies for me. I’m still myself outside of Mum. Actually, I’m myself first and foremost. “Mum” is a hat I wear- just like sister, friend, wife, daughter in law. I fill my own cup first full so it can overflow into others’ cups. I take my breaks and see my friends and do my hobbies as needed- all of those once a week. So when I need to attend to a grumpy/sick/teething baby, I have more patience and grace to do so and it doesn’t overwhelm me and I have the tools to breathe through it and not let my moods get in the way. He sees friends has hobbies too, though. Both of us have healthy outlets. If I don’t take care of my MH I will easily break down not only because of kids, but because I’m the oldest sister out of 4 and family and friends trauma dump on me and I have a lot of responsibility being the eldest, so I need something for myself and people I can turn to. to switch my mind off for a bit and focus on me.
Medication can help for some people