What's on my mind?
Postpartum depression.
I had it, but it was so weird, because I didn't know I had it when it was happening, but looking back now, it seems like how could I not know??
I got SO hypervigilant and paranoid. I was afraid to sleep, and I didn't think anyone else, could take care of my babies, not even my very loving and competent husband.
I wish I'd asked for help. But at the time, I couldn't!
Just sharing my experience, in hopes it never happens to anyone else. 🤷 💜
@janallmac so hard and made harder because we don't talk about it.
Yeah.
And for me, it was so hard to ask for help, and hard to know I was in the middle of it when I was in the middle of it.
There was a lot of mommy shaming, and misinformation, too, both of which can shove right off.
@janallmac absolutely. its a culmination of all the pressure and expectations hitting reality, which I know I felt entirely unprepared for. Sleep deprivation too. Talking about it is so important.
@AlisonRobin
I agree, the sleep deprivation is really hard, and in my opinion, very sort of minimized by people in general.
How old are your babies now?
Mine are teenagers. So no sleep deprivation! 😁 👍