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How Do I Deal With Anxiety, Guilt and Sadness Returning to Work After Baby?

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I am returning to work in 2 weeks and am feeling extreme anxiety and guilt about leaving my 6-month baby. I haven't been apart from him for more than 6 hours since he's been born. Financially our family needs two incomes, and I am obligated to return to work, but am emotionally not ready. Whenever I think of it, I start crying. How can I deal with this?

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Mary Z May 25, 2009 at 4:05 pm

Just remember that what is good for the mother is good for the child. All involved in the family process have their own needs. Even at an early age children start to understand that they fit in to a larger picture. So getting back to work or your regular routine is really good for a baby. It provides a rythm to their world. Plus after you have picked the proper type day care for you and your child you can feel confident that the socializing they are picking up inherently is very valuable as well.

But if these feeling persist or intensify see your doctor or a therapist as post partum depression is real and terrifying.

Good luck with work! Enjoy.

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