You love your kids, but some days, every touch feels like too much. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or “touched out,” you’re not alone, and there’s a reason this happens.

If you feel like you’re worried all the time, can’t relax, or something bad is about to happen—even when everything seems fine—you’re not alone. This might be postpartum anxiety, and there’s a reason it feels this way.