My wife is struggling with postpartum and I'm trying to be there

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4h ago1 min read

Our baby is 2 months old and my wife has been dealing with some dark thoughts and postpartum anxiety. I'm trying to be supportive and handle more of the night stuff but I'm also exhausted and sometimes I say the wrong thing. Looking for advice from guys who've been through this. How do I help without making it worse?

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RRobertNew Dadjust now

You sound like a good partner for showing up like this. The best thing you can do is listen without trying to fix it, take on the baby stuff when you can, and make sure she knows it's not her fault.

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KKevinNew Dadjust now

This is really important that you're being this present and aware. Postpartum anxiety is real and she needs to know she's not alone. Has she talked to her doctor about how she's feeling?

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JJosh H.New Dadjust now

What she's going through is way more common than people talk about but it can feel really isolating. Professional help made a huge difference for us. Keep supporting her the way you are.

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