Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi
Psychiatry
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Hi doctor,
It has been four weeks since my delivery. I am 30 years old now. I delivered a boy baby and he is doing well. But I am not able to sleep properly and I have a constant feeling that I cannot take care of my baby well. I mostly cry at the night. I could not focus on anything around me. I get irritated with my husband and end up in arguments. Nothing makes me happy. So fed up with this life and I am not enjoying the time with my baby. This is so horrible. Please help me to overcome this.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder or postpartum blues. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you.
1. You should do exercises daily for 30 minutes like at least going for a walk. You have to take out time from your busy schedule.
2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let them be. It will help you to relax.
3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.
4. You must drink enough water.
5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily.
6. You must take the help of some family member to help you to take care of your baby.
7. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
8. You must take enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
9. You keep enough confidence in yourself that you will be a good mother and able to take care of your baby.
10. If you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for four to six weeks, then you need to start medications for a short duration.
I hope that you get your answer.
Please, let me know if you want some help.
Thank you.
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