Do you ever say to yourself “shouldn’t I be happy? it’s the summer!”

Yes, there are many ways that summer is portrayed as the season when life feel lighter and more free. But for an anxious mom with a new baby, you may not be experiencing that summertime bliss.

You might feel like something is wrong with you if you’re finding that your postpartum anxiety (PPA) is actually worse in the summer.

Is there something wrong? No.

As a maternal mental health therapist, I often see postpartum anxiety intensify during the summer months. It’s not because you’re doing something wrong, but because the season asks something different of your nervous system.

When most mothers start working on their anger, they hope for one thing:

To stop feeling so angry.

They want fewer outbursts.

Less irritability.

More patience.

More calm.

And while those things are absolutely possible, there's a lot about healing from mom rage that doesn't get talked about.

Social media often makes healing look quick and straightforward. Follow these tips. Regulate your nervous system. Practice self-care. Set boundaries.

Problem solved.

In reality, healing from mom rage is often much more complex—and much more human.

Here are six things nobody tells you about the healing process.