Postpartum question

Well girl you are only 5 months post partum so your body is still regulating it hormones, that is definitely the cause, are you getting enough sleep?? Also, are you on any meds? Zoloft was a game changer for me after I had my kids...and getting outside everyday, change of scenery etc.

I definitely relate to this. You are not alone. I have two daughters (almost 2.5 and 6 months) and especially after my first I really had the anger and rage hit around the same time. It is so hard when you love your babies so much but the anger can come on so suddenly and seem so all-consuming. I noticed the anger was really triggered by specific things or moments in the day. Maybe (if possible) pause and see if it’s tied to any themes? I know it’s so hard to pause in the moment and evaluate but until I was able to realize “hmmm maybe deep down it’s because of this” (which could’ve been hormonal, issues with nursing, family-related things, etc) I felt so lost in it. Once I could pinpoint a few potential reasons it started to help slowly. I also got back into therapy at this time. Lack of sleep definitely contributes and I believe around 4 months postpartum our bodies go back to running on our “regular” hormones rather than the hormones of pregnancy or something like that. That’s why sometimes your milk supply can drop around 4m, hair loss can start, etc. So maybe the anger is tied to that big shift as well? I did not experience the anger as much after our second daughter who is 6m but noticed a extreme spike in OCD symptoms which is what let me to NOCD to get me set up with a therapist and diagnosed. I’ve experienced pretty severe symptoms my whole life but they were getting worse and worse. Also I feel you on the struggling to go out. Our oldest is just about 2.5 and some days getting out is more stressful than staying in. And I’m sure the anger isn’t any easier too now having another child in the picture. You’ve got this. Congratulations on your baby girl am I hope this anger is very short-lived for you. You aren’t alone and I think more moms experience this than we think.