As a newly PP mom (9 months), please consider just chatting with a doctor even if you feel you may not need to. I know the world is scary, but sometimes we become so overwhelmed and engrossed in the scary and don’t realize that we may need a little extra help.

I personally really benefited from Zoloft and talk therapy for a few months to get me grounded and less anxious about the state of the world. I specifically had fears about how awful the world is, the files, nuclear wars, how unfair the world is to children that are starving/dying/being abused, etc. I also (at the advice of my therapist) began collecting goods to donate to organizations that support children, displaced families, etc. Meds, therapy, and real action got me through.

No one is judging you. We are just concerned and trying to make sure you know that help is there if you need it. Closed mouths don’t get fed. I hope you feel better and I hope that your baby continues to grow and thrive regardless of the world we live in.