Imagine that you are taking your baby for a stroll and, as you round a corner with the wind
hissing in your ears, all of a sudden you get really frightened and have trouble breathing.
After five minutes, when you are finally able to breathe, everything seems normal, but you are
unable to relax and calm down.
Have any of you mamas ever experienced something like this before? If yes, then you may be
suffering from something called as post partum anxiety.
Since this term is rarely spoken about and frequently remains undiagnosed, the majority of
people are unaware of it
Let us first understand what it is and then find out how it can be controlled.
What Is Post Partum Anxiety?
When a mom experiences severe anxiety after having a baby or during the post partum period, it
is described as post partum anxiety.
Some worry is natural after giving birth to a baby, but if these thoughts take over your mind and
keep you in a continual state of worry and tension throughout the day, you are likely suffering
from post partum anxiety.
Now, In order to address this concern, it is important to identify the symptoms.
Symptoms Of Post Partum Anxiety:
Post partum anxiety goes under the radar mainly because moms don’t realize that they are
suffering from it. As mentioned earlier, some level of worry is completely normal, however,
excessive worry or anxiety is not.
Here are a few common symptoms of post partum anxiety.
- Constant and uncontrolled worrying
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Racing thoughts
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
Post partum anxiety is completely normal but it doesn’t just go away all by itself, let’s go over a
few things that will help you feel better.
Tips To Deal With Post Partum Anxiety:
Healthy Eating:
Drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods that will help to alleviate the stress.
Proper Sleep:
Get a good nights sleep and try to get a quick nap whenever you get the opportunity to, during
the day.
Meditation:
An hour of meditation will help you to relax and stay calm.
Communication:
Communication is the key. Talk to your partner or your mama friends about your feelings. You
may find other mamas who have or are experiencing the same issues and obtain some advice to
lessen the stress.
For additional help, you may also join Nirvi, a platform that brings all mamas together, and has a
dedicated staff of specialists that are devoted about assisting you in getting the best possible
outcomes for the many challenges you may be facing.
