First let me tell you, that to worry about your new born is normal. I was so cautious of everything. But ifit's bothering you that bad, you could talk to your doctor and see if they have any advice.
What you're going through is so very normal, know that! How old is your baby? How long have you been feeling this way? I tried to wait it out and see if my blues got better and it turned into full blown depression. I felt like you did at first then it turned into feeling like a failure as a mother (nursing was so difficult), felt like running away, just wanted to sleep all day and just didn't feel good about myself. When I felt like running away from my DH and my 5 week old that's when I told myself "ok, this is much bigger than me and I need help". I talked to my OB, got on meds and became a much happier person which in turn made DD a happier baby-she was feeding off my negative energy! Make sure to keep talking to your hubby & your mom and talk to your doctor too.
You are crying for very good reasons: your body is flooded with hormones and you're struggling to deal with it all. It's normal (and healthy).
Crying is what helps cope. Trying too hard not to cry will make you genuinely insane.
Also: sleep whenever your baby sleeps. You're recovering from pregnancy, still, and you need a lot more rest than you're used to.
The same thing happened to me when I had my dd 3 years ago. I speak to a dr and they gave me medicine which helped so much. Luckily my dh and mother were amazing and made sure they were around always and helped me until it passed.
Don't beat yourself up over this it happens and there is help out there. Go seek it and you'll feel better Good luck!!



- j_eliza21
on Jul. 16, 2012 at 6:47 PM