Session 2 and NEW BABY don't mix :(

[strawberry_shortcake]

I'm also feeling slightly discouraged...this is my 6th or 7th time around re-starting the program (I haven't been able to get passed session 3) because I either A) start feeling better and figure I don't need to keep with the program or B) I feel like it's not going to work and I give up...I have a lack of drive to do it. Has anyone else experienced this? And on top of everything, I am a mom again, and have a 2 week old baby I'm trying to raise and deal with while fighting vigoriously with my anxiety/ocd/depression. I just need some serious support from others out there who are going through this as well. I want to see the colours in the world agian....I don't want to wake up feeling like the day is bleek and the world is bleek. It's just causing more depression to pile on top...and I'm afraid I'll end up with crazy postpartum depression if I keep letting myself go around in circles like this.

[knitthis]

Hi there,
You are brave to start the program with an infant. I have two small children and infancy was so hard for me. Exhaustion turns my anxiety into overload. I hate to say it, but have you thought about stating the program again in a couple months? Right now you are trying to fit in the relaxation while listening to CDs and doing homework all at the same time as taking care of a needy baby. I had a really hard time after my two were born and I couldn't imagine adding on more stress of completing a program. Just a suggestion. And if you think medication might help during this postpartum time, take it. It's only temporary. And trust me, im not an advocate for med , but they helped me a lot after kid #2. Good luck.
Jennifer