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Sleep deprivation, broken nights, exhaustion.
Broken sleep is not just tiredness. It can affect mood, anxiety, memory, patience, and your ability to make decisions. These articles explain what sleep loss can do to your mind and when support may be needed.
Self-care advice for new parents often feels like it was written by someone who has never met a new parent. Take a long bath. Journal. Practise morning meditation. Sure.
People will tell you you're tired. They'll say it like it's a simple fact, like the solution is just a good night's sleep away if only someone would take the baby. They mean well.
You know, in the abstract, that asking for help is a good thing. You'd say it to a friend without hesitation. Just ask. Nobody minds. People want to help.