Postpartum feelings that nobody talks about
The love, the exhaustion, the grief for your old self, the scary thoughts, the guilt about all of it. Akiind is here for the version of new parenthood that doesn't get posted.
Postpartum is one of the most under-supported seasons in many people's lives. Akiind isn't a doctor and won't diagnose postpartum depression — but it's a place to say the things you feel guilty thinking, name the feelings that don't have a name yet, and figure out if and when to ask for more help.
Signs this might be you
- You love your baby and you're struggling and both feel true at the same time
- You miss your old self in a way that feels impossible to admit
- You have scary thoughts that you've never told anyone
- You wonder if you're 'supposed' to be happy and what it means that you're not always
Try a prompt
Open akiind and start with one of these. Or replace the specifics with your own.
- "I had the baby and I love them and I feel worse than I've ever felt and I don't know what to do."
- "I miss who I was before and I feel awful for even thinking it."
- "I need to say something scary and I need it to be safe."
What akiind is good at here
The love, the exhaustion, the grief for your old self, the scary thoughts, the guilt about all of it. Akiind is here for the version of new parenthood that doesn't get posted.
What akiind won't do
akiind won't diagnose, won't prescribe, and won't tell you what to do. It will help you think out loud. For crisis moments or clinical concerns, please use a licensed professional — see our medical disclaimer.
Common questions
Can akiind tell me if I have postpartum depression?
No — and it won't try. Akiind can be a place to talk about how you're feeling, help you decide whether to talk to your doctor, and remind you that struggling doesn't make you a bad parent. But it's not a diagnostic tool.
I'm having scary thoughts about my baby. Should I be worried?
If you're having intrusive thoughts about harming your baby or yourself, please reach a human right now — your doctor, your OB, or call 988 (US) / 116 123 (UK) / your local crisis line. Akiind is here for the everyday weight, not for emergencies.