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Not sure of psychosis or wht. I have bad harm thoughts abg self and kids. Im very ashamed. I try to act like i hab it together.

Im eveb ashamed writing this. Im too afrad of what pll think of me. Ashamed of putting kids on family.

I love thwn but i dont waant to bursen family woth my kids. I feel such deep shame.

Wish i could pray this illness away. Please pray for me.
 

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Please don't be ashamed. This is a very common thing, and it's not your fault. Your body is reacting to the huge shock of becoming a mother, and that's sent your "normal" ability to self-regulate out the window.

Please, please see a doctor. There's no need to be ashamed; they will understand and be able to make suggestions to help you get through this.

Because it's not forever. It will pass, and there will be joy and delight in your family and in yourself.
 
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When it happened to me, I was absolutely shocked. What the heck. Usually don't cry but when I tried to tell my dr,, I was crying so that I couldn't speak. Of course, he recognized it.

So understand on some level while God understands completely.. Praying to Him for you.
 
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Not sure of psychosis or wht. I have bad harm thoughts abg self and kids. Im very ashamed. I try to act like i hab it together.

Im eveb ashamed writing this. Im too afrad of what pll think of me. Ashamed of putting kids on family.

I love thwn but i dont waant to bursen family woth my kids. I feel such deep shame.

Wish i could pray this illness away. Please pray for me.
There is help. Seek it out. What you are going through is not uncommon. May the Lord be with you. :prayer:
 
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My wife had this and it is due to the flood of hormones your body is filtering through after the birth of your child. It is very normal and medical staff are almost if not always trained in helping you get through this period of time, so seek help!
 
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