Having been married for almost three years and with my baby now two years old, I find myself changing a lot. Sometimes I can't take an interest in anything, I often feel especially tired, and I even have thoughts of lightening my life occasionally.
I also have a lot of anxiety and low mood, so I'm wondering if I need to go to the hospital and see a doctor, or do I need counseling first?
Hello friend. Seeing the confusion you are in right now and giving you a big hug!
The birth of a baby really changes your entire life.
You can start by thinking about the specific reasons why you are anxious right now.
Are you worried that you won't be able to take care of your children or are you stressed about education?
How is your relationship with your husband?
If you have a good relationship, tell him what's bothering you.
Because the child is a shared responsibility between the two of you.
He can only help you better if you communicate with him about your current anxiety situation.
For example: get his parents to help with the kids.
Or he comes home from work and shares some of the childcare.
How often do you mention low moods occurring?
If it's like this two or three days out of the week, it's still normal and may just be a temporary depressive mood.
However, if it lasts for more than two weeks, then it could be depression and you need to go to the hospital for further tests.
Because there are degrees of depression.
If it is mild, it may get better with counseling.
Above moderate, medication with counseling may be needed for better results.
When you are having suicidal thoughts, you can call the National 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline.
I really hope that your current problem will be solved soon.
That's all I can think of at the moment.
I hope my answer is helpful and inspiring. I am the answerer learning well everyday.
Here, the world and I love you. Good luck!