Why has motherhood made me feel so irritable?

Do you find yourself feeling more irritable since becoming a mother? Have you felt guilty about this or have not known how to approach it? I welcome back Dr. Cassidy who is a licensed marriage and family therapist to talk about overstimulation in parenthood (and especially motherhood). We discuss: 

• Why we may become more irritable after becoming a mom 
• What irritability in motherhood can really be a sign of
• How to create space when feeling irritable or angry

Listen to another episode with Dr. Cassidy: Why has motherhood made me feel so overstimulated?

Take Dr. Cassidy's QUIZZ to find out What triggers your rage as a parent?

More from Dr. Cassidy at drcassidymft.com, on the Holding Space Podcast and Instagram @drcassidy 

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