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03.02.2018

5 Ways to Cope With Anxiety

Contributor post: by James Martin

Becoming a new parent can be both, a wonderful experience and a very difficult situation to get used to. Having a baby in and of itself is a huge deal, let alone to take on the responsibility of a human being is yet another milestone to be achieved over the course of several years.

All of these emotions and feelings combined can take a toll on new mothers and it is very common for most of them to struggle with postpartum depression/anxiety. However, the best way to deal with postpartum anxiety is to be able to find solace in activities that help you cope with in a better, productive manner.

Here is a list of ways to cope with anxiety:

Do not isolate yourself

This is a whole new experience for yourself and your spouse, and the best way to deal with it is to do it together, as a team. Distancing yourself from everyone will only make it worse and you have to depend on support from your spouse, friends and family to help you through the transition of being a mother.

It is only fair that you will feel anxious on how to deal with certain situations and that is where the support from your friends and family comes into play.

Take care of yourself and your body

It is a general misconception that women believe in; once you give birth, your body can never be back in shape. So they stop taking care of themselves and their bodies, which further builds up thoughts and feelings about being uncomfortable in your skin. It is very important to keep track of yourself as you are taking care of the baby too.

Go out with your girlfriends to the gym and work out gradually. It will definitely be a slower process as your body heals itself after the pregnancy, but you can get there.

Therapy

It is not something to be ashamed of to choose to go for therapy to help you cope with anxiety and depression. Whichever way you think is most beneficial, discuss with your partner and take a step forward to leading a happier life with the family.

Sleeping

Being a new mom comes with long durations of lack of sleep. After going through childbirth and managing time with your baby, it is very important that you, yourself, are well rested to be able to have the energy to deal with your day to day responsibilities. Lack of sleep can lead to a muddled mind and affects the focus as well.

Time management

Once there is a new addition to the family, a lot of things have to be changed up. Most importantly, the time has to be managed and divided accordingly to get everything done without facing the stress.

Divide up time between you and your partner so you handle different responsibilities without the entire burden being on a single person. That way, not only will you be able to give your baby the time he or she needs, you will also be able to manage your work and other responsibilities efficiently.

 

Author Bio:

Currently a student of English Literature, in his final years, James Martin is passionate about writing his thoughts into words. He takes up writing projects in his leisure time to accompany his studies. Generally, understands the essence of writing on every topic, but especially those that relate’s to his field. He regularly writes at https://mmjcanada.ca/.