Sarah...years ago I had a similar experience. In an effort to try to get some understanding I happened upon a health book and read that when one breastfeeds the body requires 5 times the normal complement of the B vitamin complex. B vitamins help with many things but also with emotional stability and resilence. In addition, I learned that hormones tend to take quite a while to stabilize in some of us who nurse. I also had some previous anxiety issues though I was so thrilled to have my child. I couldn't figure out why I was feeling so irritable and unhappy. Bottom line is that I started taking a really good stress B complex and began to concentrate on eating ONLY whole and healthy foods; no more junk such as chips, etc. It took about 6 months but I had a tremendous change over time. You're in my prayers.
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Sarah...years ago I had a similar experience. In an effort to try to get some understanding I happened upon a health book and read that when one breastfeeds the body requires 5 times the normal complement of the B vitamin complex. B vitamins help with many things but also with emotional stability and resilence. In addition, I learned that hormones tend to take quite a while to stabilize in some of us who nurse. I also had some previous anxiety issues though I was so thrilled to have my child. I couldn't figure out why I was feeling so irritable and unhappy. Bottom line is that I started taking a really good stress B complex and began to concentrate on eating ONLY whole and healthy foods; no more junk such as chips, etc. It took about 6 months but I had a tremendous change over time. You're in my prayers.
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