Keeping your emotions bottled up can make your condition worse, rather than making them simply go away. Because of this, it is important to talk to someone about what you are going through. Talking to someone else can also help you to see your emotions from an objective standpoint. Take the time to talk to:  Your spouse. It is important to let your partner know what you are going through so that he/she can help you to the best of their ability. A family member who has gone through childbirth. A friend who you feel comfortable talking to and know you won't be judged by. A therapist. If you feel like talking to family or friends hasn't brought you the comfort you need, set up an appointment with a therapist. If you don't know what therapist to go to, ask your doctor for a recommendation. Keeping an emotion journal can help you to see that your emotions are fleeting, rather than permanent. When you begin to feel anxiety, sadness, anger, or some other emotion, write down the emotion and the details that go along with it. By doing this, you will be able to keep track of what triggers your anxiety or depression, and will help you to think about how you would like to handle these emotions in the future. In particular, write down:  Write down what emotion you were feeling. Rate the intensity of your emotion from 0% to 100%. Write down what caused the emotion. Keep track of your response to the emotion. Consider what response you would like to have in the future. Sometimes being around women who are experiencing the same things as you can be an eye opening experience that can give you insights into your own condition. As support groups, women who have had, or presently have, postpartum depression and anxiety can share what they are going through with women that have experienced the same thing. Talk to your doctor about support groups in your area. Taking some 'me' time to focus on activities that you enjoy can provide a much needed break from your negative thoughts or feelings. Doing something relaxing outside of your home and take the time to think about your emotions, your life, and your health. Consider the things you are grateful for. Do activities that will leave you feeling accomplished, like going on a hike or planting some flowers. Keep this accomplishment in your thoughts if you begin to feel depressed or anxious again later. Keeping yourself from your baby, partner, friends, and family may seem like all you want to do, but you must overcome these feelings. Isolating yourself will only make your condition worse, while also deteriorating your physical health. Instead some quality time one-on-one with your baby, your partner, and close friends or family. Taking the time to really engage with someone else can help you to start feeling more like yourself. While your depression and anxiety might make you feel like you are not the best mother, you have to overcome these thoughts. Remind yourself that you created a beautiful baby whom you love and want to give the world to.  Leave sticky notes on your bathroom mirror or near your bed where you will be reminded that you are a great mother. Take moments where you could think negatively, like if you have to go to your baby because he has woken up in the middle of the night, and instead think, “I am a great mom to be here holding my baby at 2 a.m., singing him a lullaby”.
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One-sentence summary -- Express your emotions to someone you trust. Keep an emotion journal. Join a support group. Take time to do the things that you enjoy and make you happy. Try not to isolate yourself. Try to recognize that you are a great mother.


Search on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr to see if your creation is already in use. Be sure that your hashtag is not already associated with a brand, idea, or community. It’s good to have your hashtag stand out, and you don’t want to risk confusing your message when users search for your hashtag online.  Be thorough in your research. The last thing you want is for your hashtag to take off, only to find out afterwards that it’s already associated with something you don’t want attached to your brand. If your hashtag is already in use, move to a different option on your list, or change the hashtag enough to make it unique. Check with a friend that your hashtag is clear and easy to understand. Be sure to check whether the hashtag spells out multiple words other than what you intended, for example you could interpret the hashtag ‘#thatcher’ as spelling out the word ‘that’ and the name 'cher.’ Sometimes it can be hard to tell that your hashtag spells out multiple words when you write it using capital letters. Try writing your hashtag out in lowercase letters to better tell if it spells out any unintended words. Many words and phrases can have multiple meanings which can confuse the message of your hashtag. The hashtag #friends for example could refer to a group of friends, or the popular TV show Friends. If you can come up with multiple meanings for your hashtag, try adding more detail, like a date or location, to clarify its meaning. Ask a family member or colleague to read over your hashtag and help you write down a list of its possible meanings. Sometimes getting a second opinion can help you notice mistakes and any unclear language in your hashtag. Search the words or phrase in your hashtag on a local news website. Be sure that any names or phrases you’re using have not been used in recent news stories or to describe major events. Unless you’re trying to reference these people or events specifically, be sure to avoid names that have shown up on the news. If you want to use a name similar to one in the news, try abbreviating the name, using a nickname, or adding a first or last name or initial to your hashtag for clarity.
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Check that your hashtag is unique by searching for it on social media sites. Verify that your hashtag doesn’t spell out any unintended words. Check that your hashtag doesn’t have a double meaning. Check in the news for words in your hashtag.