I thought I would write about a few things that helped me through PPD.
- Contacting my doctor
- Getting on medication
- Counseling (this was huge!)
- Medication changes
- A brief hospital stay
- sleeping
- allowing my husband to take charge
- going back to work
- doing things for myself
- taking a time out when I felt overwhelmed
- positive thought and reinforcements
- setting small achievable goals
- being honest with my feelings
- asking for help
- reminding myself that everyone has a bad day.
Some of the things that I did just for me included painting my nails, doing my hair, taking a long shower, reading a book, going for coffee, and taking a walk. Sometimes it is the little things that really help how you are feeling!
Stefanie
