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A new mom's attitude change towards a friend may be a sign of mental health issues. Dear Amy: I have a toddler and a baby. One of my closest friends has a daughter who is almost a year old.

She lives out of state without family nearby, and does not have many friends or people that she trusts. One time, I offered unsolicited advice to her, and she snapped at me.

I feel that she is expecting me to have all the answers for her. She truly is a good and very solid friend. How do Reactions to Depression tell her that I want to share the ups and downs of motherhood, but I do not know how to help without making her angry?

She is isolated, grouchy, frustrated, and short-tempered.

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She is alienating you, a very close and trusted friend. From what you report, she is not acting like herself.

Are you OK? As frustrating as her behaviour is, I hope you will be extra-compassionate toward her. URGE her to see her health-care provider to be screened for depression. Postpartum depression can overwhelm a new mother up to a year after giving birth.

ASK AMY: Mom’s harsh reactions might reveal depression

And non-postpartum depression can strike at any time. Text her every day. Keep the line open until you are assured that she is able to Deepression good care of herself and her child. When she is in a better place, you can express some of your frustration about how boxed-in you feel. However, it annoys me when she cancels, because my children look forward to her coming, and I often cook a special meal, ready Reactions to Depression spare room, or prepare for her in other ways. So, I have decided not to answer her texts when she is cancelling. Dear Disappointed: Reactiins agree with you that you are owed a more polite acknowledgment. I agree with your MIL that you should respond to her texts. Demonstrate polite communication. The kids and I will be disappointed, but thank you for letting me know. Dear Amy: I agree with others about how important it is to simply thank someone when Reactions to Depression prepare a meal, especially when that person is a family member.

Then thank them today! Dear Grateful: During the Pandemic, with adult children living at home and cooking meals for the family, I have experienced how often gratitude inspires future effort. A few days later she texted me, saying she was upset because my suggestions were not helpful.]