Why Postpartum Anxiety Can Show Up at 6 to 9 Months

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Something that so many moms don't expect is that postpartum anxiety and depression often shows up around months six to nine. And why that might be is that during the newborn stage, you're kind of in survival mode. There's constant adrenaline, constant urgency, and also a lot of support around that time. People expect you to not be doing well or to need rest. But around six months, some of that external pressure eases, but your nervous system hasn't actually settled yet. You've been on high alert for months and the sleep deprivation has been chronic over this time and responsibility has not let up. So when things finally slow down a little, your anxiety then has room to surface. And that doesn't mean that you're getting worse. It means your body is catching up to everything that it's been holding. This is so common and postpartum anxiety is really treatable. So if this is you, you are not alone. This is what I treat in my office every week. and there is support available for you to start feeling better.