36. Crippled By Postpartum Anxiety? Follow These Three Tips To a Calmer Day

Hi Mama,

• Does postpartum anxiety have you feeling like your mind never shuts off, even when everything around you seems okay?
• Are you constantly worrying about your baby, your family, or all the things that could possibly go wrong—and finding it difficult to simply relax?
• Are you looking for practical ways to calm your body and quiet some of those overwhelming thoughts when anxiety feels like it's taking over?

In this episode, we're talking about postpartum anxiety and three practical tips that can help you get through those moments when your thoughts feel overwhelming and your nervous system feels like it's stuck in overdrive. I share part of my own experience with postpartum anxiety, including lying awake at night worrying about my baby even when she was safely sleeping. You'll learn how to shrink your world down to the next ten minutes, stop treating every anxious thought like an emergency, and calm your body before trying to calm your mind. These simple tools aren't a replacement for professional support, but they can help you take one small step toward feeling calmer when anxiety gets loud.

You've Got This Mama!

Love,

Stephanie

Connect with Me: Contact: hello@stephaniehathaway.net Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-postpartum-depression-support-hope-advice/id1895173886

 

Next Steps: Join a supportive community of new moms just like you who are looking for community, hope, validation and practical support at my free Facebook group: bit.ly/PPDsupportgroup

***This podcast is based on my personal experience and research and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. I am not a doctor or licensed therapist—please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.

If today's episode is triggering for you and you feel like you need additional help to process your thoughts or feelings, please reach out for support.

You can call or text Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773.

You can also find more resources by visiting their website: postpartum.net

You don't have to walk through this alone.

If you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, please call 9-1-1 immediately!