What are some of your self care practices?

@InOtterWords thank you

@Soramarie you're welcome. I found having it in a list often reminds me because when I am struggling I get lost, confused and am.unable to focus.

@InOtterWords post partum depression is killing me right now. I'm trying to break free

@Soramarie I am so sorry.
Have you got support from doctors and health visitors?

@Soramarie babies are hard work.

Medication is not such a bad thing. Think of this, the chemicals in your body are out of balance and you need some help restoring that balance. And is you are not breastfeeding it should not be a problem....but also if that is not a route you wish to take have you considered counselling?

@InOtterWords my sis in law is a counselor and we talk often. It helps. I'm not open in real life so when people grill me it more irritates me. I'm breastfeeding and refuse to even risk taking tylonol right now

@Soramarie understandable. You know when you are feeding your baby every good thing in your body is going to make food for him/her. It is no wonder you feel low. You are tired. So try not to feel guilty. I would have been the same if I was breast feeding.

So.etimes it is easier to open up to a stranger, you can say what you like and they are trained to help you open up.

Maybe ask family to look after the baby for a few hours on a regular basis to give yourself some time for you

@InOtterWords hoping to find someone to ride horses with to get away for a day