I'm 1 week PPD .. I suddenly cry a few times today and feel that my mil nagging irritable... I don't feel like waking up for the baby as well.. First few days I'm ok .. I'm wondering am I suffering from depression.. How can I overcome this.... I feel so down

Hello mummy! Congrats on the arrival of your newborn. The most important thing is to cut off all negativity now. Who are the closest people to you that you know will lend a listening ear and helping hand and will not chide you? If it's your mom or sis or hubby or a best friend, then do talk to them and let them know what you are feeling and going through. Do not bottle up your frustration. Abt the mil nagging - if you can, tell the 'middleman' - your hubby to stop your mil from commenting or nagging too much. If she is not helping you with your confinement, then tell your hubby to convey to her that you need more rest and do not let her visit your home too frequently. The last thing you want, is any unhappiness or depression as you should instead be happily taking care and cuddling your newborn. Sorry to say this, but some mils can be super irritating and best is to cut them off temporarily as the first 4 weeks are very critical for a mummy to rest, recuperate and rejuvenate. jia you jia you! speak to people who will give u utmost support. dont bottle it up!
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