The author reflects on her experience as a new mother since her son's birth in 2017, sharing the challenges of postpartum depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. Despite these struggles, she found solace in taking playful selfies using Snapchat filters, which became a means of connection with friends and family. These moments of levity and creativity allowed her to combat the overwhelming feelings of isolation and helped her navigate the early days of motherhood, suggesting that small acts of joy can provide significant comfort during difficult times.
In those moments of loneliness, I would find comfort in taking photos, using cute and ridiculous filters, and then sending them to friends and family.
As I worked hard to keep my baby happy, I also struggled to keep myself happy - battling terrifying intrusive thoughts, irrational anger, and overwhelming anxiety.
I experienced postpartum anxiety, which was not officially diagnosed or treated until years later. On top of this, my firstborn son was a difficult baby.
These Snapchats helped me get through a challenging and lonely time in my postpartum days.
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