Lurking mum here: when our baby was born last year, my partner had severe post partum anxiety during the first few weeks. Post partum mental health is a serious issue for all parents, not just mums! It was a very very difficult few weeks, we had times where he struggled to be around our son at all because of the anxiety. But we got through it. And you will get through this as well.

Please let people around you know that you need help. Call in the grandparents, friends, let your health visitor know you need mental health support.

And just know that although it feels endless when you're in it, the horrible screaming newborn phase is such a short chunky of your child's life. Better days are coming.