Insomnia after 2nd child

Insomnia after 2nd child

So apparently I’ve been told by someone I love that my panic attack before sleep happened a week after we found out we are having a second child. I ended up in the ER and ever since that, almost a year ago, my sleep has really tanked. I’ve developed insomnia and I’ve been on a few medications to help. One does help pretty well but I’m trying to find a safer one. I’ve developed a lot of anxiety and depression during the day and I feel overwhelmed having two children. I could handle one we got into a nice routine, but now it’s just very hard for my mind to shutdown at night I feel like I always need to be “on” and scanning to make sure everything’s ok.
Now my oldest sleeps well but our 2 month old fidgets and snores and makes way more noise than we have experienced before. How can I relax my mind enough and not be scared of the night. I even think about it during the day and it gives me anxiety. Thanks for listening.

Do you have insurance that will pay for a few sessions of therapy?

Yes I am in therapy and I have a psychiatrist helping me with my medications.

I read your post to my wife and we both agree, it sounds as if you're suffering from postpartum depression or 'the baby blues'.

I'm sure that your therapist is addressing this, right?

"Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that occurs after childbirth. It is characterized by intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, and despair that can interfere with a new mother's ability to care for herself and her baby. While "baby blues" are common and temporary, PPD is more severe and can last for months or even years if left untreated. "