Most parents of NICU
babies feel some anger, and they express it in different ways.
Not exact matches
I could
feel the
anger rising when I realized that my wife and
baby could have been killed.
Depression:
feelings of
anger, sadness, irritability, guilt, lack of interest in the
baby, changes in eating and sleeping habits, thoughts of hopelessness and sometimes even thoughts of harming the
baby or herself.
If you have just had a
baby and are experiencing continued mood swings,
feeling intense
anger or sadness or are unable to cope with your daily life, you are probably suffering from postpartum depression and you should seek help from your doctor as soon as possible.
When it comes to signs and symptoms of PPD, WebMD lays out an extensive list, which includes: lack of sleep, fatigue, appetite changes, extreme concern for the
baby, lack of interest in the
baby, extreme
anger,
feelings of panic, anxiety attacks, excessive crying, sadness, labile emotions,
feelings of numbness, and thoughts of suicide (2013).
A systematic review of the scientific literature indicates that women who intend to breastfeed but who later feed their
babies formula consistently report
feelings of guilt,
anger, worry, uncertainty, and a sense of failure despite the relief that introducing formula after experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding may bring (Lakshman, Ogilvie, & Ong, 2009).
Anger — Along with guilt, many parents feel anger for the loss of their
Anger — Along with guilt, many parents
feel anger for the loss of their
anger for the loss of their
baby.
It also
angered me a little, because I knew full well that my daughter, being a high - needs and very fussy
baby and at the peak of separation anxiety, would take longer than most to get used to daycare and I
felt that the director was being a bit unreasonable.
Babies, toddlers and young children authentically
feel, express and move their emotions - joy, as well as sadness and
anger in full blown temper tantrums, then get up and resume play.
«Having experienced the «
baby blues» with the first births, it was so great to be able to simply enjoy my brand new
baby and my other sweet girls without the negative
feelings of
anger, paranoia, and desperation.
For parents who
felt restricted, misunderstood, and unfairly reprimanded as a child, it is common to offset their
baby's frustration and
anger with understanding and permissiveness.
In most cases, this
feeling of
anger will fade away over time, and it will be replaced by the joy which a new
baby brings into your home.
A woman with PPD might experience
feelings of
anger, sadness, irritability, guilt, lack of interest in the
baby, changes in eating and sleeping habits, trouble concentrating, thoughts of hopelessness and sometimes even thoughts of harming the
baby or herself.
Feelings of despair / hopelessness Crying, tearfulness
Anger & irritability Sleep disturbances (too much / little) Loss of energy & interest Physical symptoms (clumsiness, slowed speech, etc.) Suicidal thoughts Frightening thoughts about self or
baby or other family members Weight loss or gain
Feelings of guilt, shame, inadequacy Hypochondria; excessive worries Mania (part of bipolar disorders)
Anholt, Catherine & Laurence SOPHIE AND THE NEW
BABY Whitman, 2000 A wonderful book about the many mixed
feelings a child may go through while adjusting to the birth of a sibling, from anticipation to a sense of loneliness, from
anger to happiness.
After giving birth, about 70 - 80 % of women experience an episode of
baby blues,
feelings of depression,
anger, anxiety and guilt lasting for several days.
You
feel like your
anger, exhaustion, anxiety, or sadness prevent you from caring for your
baby the way you would like to.
Babies feel fear and recognize
anger and harsh words.
Take this quiz if you're having symptoms of sadness, sleep difficulties, anxiety,
anger, excessive fears, frightening thoughts, compulsiveness, or
feeling detached from your
baby.
This course provides a practical and workable approach for helping
babies to overcome
feelings of grief, fear,
anger, pain or confusion.
Some of the symptoms of PPD include loss of appetite, insomnia, intense
anger or irritability, overwhelming fatigue,
feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy, mood swings, difficulty bonding with your
baby, withdrawl from family and friends, and thoughts of harming yourself or your
baby.