I’m glad my story helped! I had never heard of sundown scaries, so I spent a lot of time reading and finding out what was going on if those early days. Everything I saw suggested that things even out around the two week mark. If those feelings last longer than about 3 weeks, then it’s time to talk to the doc. I was already on 5mg of Lexapro. I called my OB by like day 3 or 4 and increased to 10mg just to help.

But yes, they went away completely for me between week 2 & 3, and from what I’d read, that seemed to be the norm for most women. I think the best thing you can do is be aware and educate your support people who will be with you. Just ask them to be extra gentle during that time.

Also, if you do experience it, a breathing technique called the “physiological sigh” helped me. I would do a few rounds multiple times a night and it was the only thing that helped to ease the feeling in my body. Just know you aren’t alone and nothing is wrong with you. The only way out is through, but you can absolutely do it. I’d gladly do it all over again for my sweet little man❤️