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[quote=Anonymous]This was me exactly at 4 mo post partum, I'm sorry, lack of sleep feeds anxiety so I know where you're at.

First, are you working now? ie, do you need to be up in the morning and can only sleep during traditional night hours?

if not working, I would "chunk" out your sleeping throughout the day - try to get some good 2 hours naps, sleeping when the baby sleeps.

if you are back at work, you can still do a bit of "chunking" as in, go to bed at 9 and have DH cover until midnight/1 am. And/or have him take the early shift starting at 5 or 6 am. My DH was are better at extending his evening, or waking up early, rather than middle of night.

Given your current mental state, I would book a hotel room and leave DH with the baby for 24 hours to reset. I did this every six months (or more if needed) for the first 3 years. If I'm sleep-deprived, it just escalates every minor tension, which isn't good for anybody.

If you're going to see a doctor, check thyroid, vitamin D, vitamin B and iron, as well as magnesium. Any of those can be off, especially post-partum, and disrupt sleep.

Optimal room temp should be 65-68. Wear cotton or bamboo pajamas, nothing tight or synthetic.

I'm not sure what is safe with breast feeding, but CBD gummies, trazadone, Nyqil have all worked for me. Ask your doc.

Also, if you have to give up breastfeeding to take care of yourself, that is a healthy, acceptable decision. As the flight attendants say, "Put your oxygen mask on first, then help others." Good luck.[/quote]

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