Hi
You’re showing signs of postpartum depression with situational distress, and it’s completely valid to feel overwhelmed. Your body is still healing, your hormones are fluctuating, and emotionally you’re navigating huge changes while feeling unsupported. Even if there’s no direct abuse, emotional neglect, lack of validation, and intrusion into your space can be deeply distressing, especially from people who are supposed to support you. The panic attacks around your mother-in-law suggest a trauma-linked response, where your brain has learned to associate her presence with threat and helplessness.
Suicidal thoughts are a red flag please don’t ignore them. You’re not weak for feeling this way; you’re exhausted and need care too, not just your baby. Therapy can help you stabilize your mood, process this hurt, and build your emotional strength. You can feel better again and be the mother you want to be. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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