Depression is an unpleasant condition, and postpartum depression is even worse, because it appears at the wrong time. You have become a happy mother, cooing next to a sweetly sniffing baby, which you have been carrying for nine long months. Everything seems fine except one. Your mood swings are like riding a roller coaster. The rise of energy, joy, pleasant emotions is replaced by a deep feeling of hostility, loneliness and fatigue. There is a way out of this situation - you should curb your psychological mood and enjoy motherhood, getting rid of depression.
Instructions
Step 1
Get enough sleep. Sleep is the key to health and good mood. Sleep with your newborn during the day. If your baby is restless at night, move the baby cot as close to his bed as possible. You can cover your baby with a blanket, adjust a nipple, and more without getting out of bed. An alternative option is to sleep with your child on your bed. Choose whichever method works best for you.
Step 2
Take a walk. Breathe in fresh air, catch every opportunity to be in the sun. This is useful for both mom and baby. Hiking, constant airing of the room, even half an hour spent on the balcony will do you good.
Step 3
Plan your day based on your child's schedule. Young mothers experience extreme stress due to the violation of the ability to meet their own needs every minute. Instead of having a cup of tea, you should gallop to make a mixture, warm porridge or wash diapers. Treat the situation with understanding. The child cannot adapt to you, it is more logical for you to adapt to him.
Step 4
Set aside some free time for yourself. An hour, half an hour or twenty minutes so that no one tugs at you or distracts you. Take a bath with salts, with foam, arrange a spa treatment at home. You can read a book, watch TV, flip through magazines. Enjoy these moments.
Step 5
Pay attention to your appearance. Of course, you won't be able to do makeup for an hour. But you simply have to enjoy your reflection in the mirror. 3-Minute Facial Mask - While you soak your laundry while shaking the mixture in a bottle, stick an invisible flower into your hair. Use little tricks to make people and yourself happy.
Step 6
Communicate. Chat on the phone, read a book while the baby sleeps near the breast. Despite the fact that it seems harmful and wrong, this is what can help, most importantly, not to abuse. Visit mom forums where women share experiences and dispel each other's fears.
Step 7
Don't refuse help. Grandparents, sisters and girlfriends are wonderful pairs of hands that you will need more than ever. The friend will play with the child while you shower and put on makeup, the sister is always happy to make the necessary purchases, and the grandmother will gladly take a walk with the stroller when you and your husband decide to retire and enjoy each other's company.
Step 8
Latch your newborn to your chest more often. The body at this time will produce the hormones of love - oxytocin and prolactin, they will help stabilize your emotional state.
