result in endless sleepless nights but if you cant rest even when your child is napping or you are sleeping all the time its likely to be something other than a new sleep pattern since my baby would get up frequently i wasnt able to sleep for nights together i used to be so anxious that even if there was time to take a nap i wouldnt sleep i dont remember sleeping for more than two hours a day during the initial months after delivery this led to a lot of irritation and mood swings says eshawithdrawn from family and friends if you are perennially low and feel like being alone this is a cause of worry try engaging in household activities and be part of social gatherings to overcome the situation if the problem persists seek help from a counsellorfeeling tired anxious and irritable whether its a womans first venture into motherhood or fourth anxiety is common a moderate amount of fear and worry is normal and expected post childbirth but if the anxiety persists you need to seek help also if small things irritate you and you feel fatigued all the time it could lead to anxiousness and eventually ppd