The funny thing - motherhood is a sequence of provocations .
Nothing tests your patience like raising tiny humans , and yet the patience of a saint is exactly what mothers are expected to have - to calmly and lovingly hold space for the relentless aggravations . We try to block it , hide it , sweep it under the giant rug of shame , but the truth is that the rage hasn ’ t singled you out . You ’ re not alone . Many mothers feel it coursing through our veins , creeping with us like a shadow , and all we can hope for is to contain it for another day , another hour , another minute . Before we look at how to get a handle on the rage , let ’ s look at what ’ s lurking underneath it .
What Causes Mom Rage ?
You ’ ve heard of postpartum depression , but did you know that postpartum rage is a thing , too ? Rather than feeling sad or numb , some mothers experience sudden outbursts and intense anger . If you ’ re having trouble controlling your temper , violent urges or thoughts , or increased yelling or swearing during your baby ’ s first year of life , postpartum rage could be to blame . These mothers fear reaching out for help . They don ’ t want to be seen as a bad mother , or worse , to have their baby taken away . So they often suffer in silence . However , it ’ s important to talk to your doctor and pursue avenues of treatment , such as therapy and medication .
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