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Sleeplessness due to new baby
I am a new mother to a two month old baby and I had a c section, my child doesn't sleep at night and I cannot sleep in the day hence at a stretch I have been facing sleeplessness which have increased anxiety and depression and sometimes it even makes me take away my life. How to cope with the situation
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Hi. Congratulations. Have an attendant to assist you. Ask your husband to share responsibility
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You try to manage according to the need of the baby. It is at times difficult to manage without support of other family members. Do not perceive it as stressful otherwise your anxiety will increase.
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if you are unable to manage then talk to a counsellor.
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Hi, having a baby is a blessing but it can also be hectic. Getting accustomed to the baby’s sleeping pattern can be stressful. I understand it can be hectic to cope with your baby not sleeping at night. You are not able to get sufficient amount of sleep and it is causing you to feel depressed and anxious. To get help you can consult a psychologist and Counseling sessions will help you. A psychologist will assess if you could be having postpartum depression.
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Consult a psychologist.
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Hello,
It happens with every new mother as the sleeping patterns of new borns is very erratic.Try to get a nap during the day if it is possible.Try some breathing and relaxation exercises.
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Consult a clinical psychologist for the needful
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Those kind of sleeplessness generally lead to postpartum depression..
Every child has different sleeping pattern, and it even changes at various months..
It always suggested to have some people at home for a support..
It might help you to overcome this issue..
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I suggest you to consult a psychological Counselor for a therapy at the earliest to overcome this issue..
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You can reach me by using the link given below for more details :-
https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir
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