Weekly Newsletter 2: When "Finding the Joy" Feels Impossible
The Silent Struggle: Understanding and Overcoming Postpartum Rage
The Silent Struggle: Understanding and Overcoming Postpartum Rage We spend a lot of time preparing for the "baby blues" or watching for signs of postpartum depression. We talk about the sleepless nights and the physical recovery. However, there is one side of the postpartum journey that remains tucked away in the shadows because it feels too heavy to share. That topic is postpartum rage. If you have ever found yourself feeling a sudden, white-hot flash of anger over something minor, please know right now that you are not a "bad mom." You are a human being navigating a massive neurological and physical shift. What Postpartum Rage Actually Feels Like Postpartum rage is far more intense than just being "cranky" or "irritable." For many of us, it feels like an out-of-body experience. It is a physical surge that can make your chest tighten, your heart race, or your hands shake. In these moments, small triggers can feel like massive attacks. It might ...
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