It almost feels like this homesickness in a way.
Its just a very sad, scary feeling every night.
Why is the evening so scary?
The evening can spark negative emotions for parents in a few ways.
In those moments, the overwhelm is real.
When you have a newborn, that is definitely no longer the case.
Want to end your day by stopping in at your favorite neighborhood pizza place?
Or maybe even just relaxing with a glass of wine at home?
Sorry, thats not gonna happen with a tired baby.
Pre-bedtime stress could even make it harder to get some shut-eye.
This ZZZ-robbingsleep anxietycan make you even more nervous about the night.
And so sometimes [anticipating] that can make it harder to fall asleep as well.
clinical psychologist with board certification in behavioral sleep medicine, and associate professor of psychology and pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine
But Honaker also advises you to protect your sleep.
At the same time, lets take the pressure off the evenings.
This phenomenon really could get at a lot of those [questions].
Finally, understand that you are not alone.
The fact that theres a catchy moniker for this emotional experience proves it.
In the meantime, be kind to yourself and know youre doing your best.
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