Ways to deal with postpartum depression-
Over-managing and over-indulging are two types of weakening resposnses. These are called the weakening responses because they discourage our children from making their own choices and taking responsibilty for their own action.
This concept was first propogated by Dr. Roger K Allen.
Ways in which we over manage-
Lecturing
Arguing
Criticizing
Getting Mad
Comparing
Threatening
Nagging
Ways in which we over indulge -
Hovering
Sympathizing
Catering
Fixing
Rescuing
Protecting
Pleading
Bribing
Giving in
Both over-managaing and over-indulging isn't a good way to respond. Instead, we should respond in a way that encourages them to make their own choices and take responsibilty for their own actions.
Talk to other mothers
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy and add omega 3 to your diet
Find time for yourself
Resist prolonged isolation
Become conscious of your feelings and harvest thoughts and emotions that will make your life vibrant and alive.