Hi, I have a 1 year old girl and my periods have just resumed. I feel like some days I am going crazy. I go through phases of insomnia and if I dont get enough sleep I almost lose control and feel like my head will explode. I have to scream and kick something to let it out. I feel so angry at everyone and just have to lock myself in a room and explode. I want to cry but I rarely can. I just need to scream. I throw stuff and smash things. It's awful but I have to let it out. I would NEVER hurt my baby or do this to her. I go somewhere where she can't see but I know she is picking up on this. Do I have postnatal depression? Some days I feel really fine. But some days I can't think straight, make any decisions, do anything complicated. I feel like I can't cope with the simplest of tasks. I've had sleep deprivation since the start. To hear from others feeling like this would really help. Is this a normal reaction to motherhood? My partner is supportive but I don't have any family nearby. We are on our own.
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