Sleep Tips
Sleep is important. It is the one thing that can protect you from feeling more sad and anxious if you can get enough. It is also the one thing that can make you feel worse if you don’t get enough.
Avoid Caffeine
Talking to a trained therapist can be extremely helpful when dealing with anger and rage. You can visit How to Access Care to learn how to find the right therapist.
Bedtime Story Apps
Here are some helpful books that you may find helpful and here is an episode on postpartum anger and rage from Mom & Mind.
Make it Dark
Consider getting eye covers and or black-out shades for your bedroom. This is helpful if you can try to catch up on your sleep during the day when your baby naps.
Talk with you Doctor
Music can be very calming. If you feel your emotional temperature rising, try to listen to some of your favorite music, or music that you find calming and soothing.
If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline).