Hi,
I`m the new mum to a 5 month old boy, who I absolutely love and have never had any negative thoughts about, but there are days where I cry at the drop of a hat, yell at my partner and supportive parents, and then feel guilty that I`m not coping with being a mum. I also sometimes feel like I`m not myself anymore, and I don`t know who I am anymore! I feel like I`ve been made to change my identity since having our son. I have days where I feel like I don`t want to be a mum anymore, and wish for my old life back. Most days I enjoy being a mum, but I realise those feelings when I`m "having a bad day", and am usually able to do something to avoid what I call a meltdown (crying and feeling out of control). My partner is great, but gets frustrated with me because he doesn`t know what to do to help. Are these normal feelings? I`m concerned that I may be suffering from PND. Could you please help? Thanks.