re: Post Partum Depression (PPD)

You aren't alone. There are alot of women who are here for support and who are going through the exact same thing. I'm glad you got help. When your counciling starts you will have someone to talk to which will be great too.

Quoting RonniG:" You aren't alone. There are alot of women who are here for support and who are going through the exact ... [snip!] ... exact same thing. I'm glad you got help. When your counciling starts you will have someone to talk to which will be great too."

I'm glad to hear that. I really need the support. I'm having trouble coping. I hate myself for feeling this way.

Don't hate yourself... It happens to the best of us.. I felt so worthless it was rediculous. I feel better now (even though every day is a new day) and I want to support women who are in the same position that I was.

Yesterday I saw my doctor and got put on an anti depressant and I'm in the process of finding a therapist. I am taking my ppd day by day and i'm learning to not be afraid to ask for help.

I have a question if you ladies dont mind.

I dont know alot about PPD, but how long can you have it for after baby?

Quoting Laurnabeth:" I have a question if you ladies dont mind. I dont know alot about PPD, but how long can you have it for after baby?"

It can be years. All depends on you, if you seek out help or not.

Quoting Mirror Seeing:" It can be years. All depends on you, if you seek out help or not."

Thanks.

i just brought my little one and i can not stop crying but im not sad everything makes me cry

Okay I'll just start by saying that I have a public health nurse that comes to see me every week to every other week. A couple of meetings ago she did a "How are you doing" quiz and when she finished marking out what it was she ended up telling me that I was "at risk for ppd". Now, ever before the quiz I cry all the time, I'm unhappy with everything or just plain mad, I hide away from the world, and most of the time I'm just not interested in doing anything that I loved doing before. But everytime my partner asks how I am I always say fine. He sees that I'm not happy but I just don't know how to talk to him about how I feel or why I'm feeling it. I hate feeling like this. I'm even unhappy when I'm doing things with my baby. Yes sometimes I am happy when he and I are spending time together but not as often as I thought we would. I don't know what to do.

just had my daughter 9 days ago. i am diagnosed as depressed to begine with. i didnt think it could get worse. but i was wrong... i have a 2 year old that i cant hardly be around because it makes me feel horrable that i have no energy to play and that i cant spen all my time with him like i used to. and wen im alone with my newborn i get so frustriated. she is so fussy due to collic. and the only time she stops is when she is at the boob. nd to top everything off my husband just got a new job and is hardly ever home and we are getting ready to move. and i have no friends or family in this state. and due to my c/s i cant even get up and go walking... i just dont know what to do. and i dont want to have to take pills if i dont have to but i see no other option..

I'm worried about having to deal with this after I give birth. I've been going through some lows already and I am not sure what it means. I don't know if it's just my hormones out of whack right now or if it will continue afterward. I was constantly on edge because the first and second trimester was spent in hiding. The "sperm donor" of an ex abused me and after we found out I was pregnant and he hit me in the stomach, I ran away from him. I try and stay happy and positive but sometimes it gets to me. My doubts, worries, and insecurities are biting me in the ass and I'm not sure what I should do. Sorry for rambling though.

I don't remember the author's name but my therapist had me read a book called" The Depression Cure." It gives natural ways to deal with depression. For those who don't want to take meds, it may be the book for you.

Quoting LaRae Brungard:" I'm worried about having to deal with this after I give birth. I've been going through some lows already ... [snip!] ... me. My doubts, worries, and insecurities are biting me in the ass and I'm not sure what I should do. Sorry for rambling though."

i kind of know what your going thru with the whole ex thing and then a baby...my difference is i was married to an abusive man then left him and hid from him or ran from him for two years and then i met an amazing man that i now have my first child with. i have since divorced that other guy and married the father of my child but i still cant stand to see my ex husband. i seen him for the first time in a parking lot after i had my baby and i was just so glad my husband was there because my heart raced and i couldnt wait to get out of there....and this depression thing ive not been to the dr about it mostly i think its pride but my husband keeps urging me to go. he is the one i take most of my anger and frustrations out on and its not fair to him bc he is so great to me and our daughter. i think im going to ask my dr at my 6 week appt. about what i should do or if he can help me....but good luck with your situation <3

How do I know if what I'm feeling is ppd?

I've had issues with depression for years but was doing better and it seemed to go away while I was pregnant, maybe just because I was so excited I don't know but lately I feel so depressed. I hate my body now and I just feel disgusting. I can't find the energy or care enough to do my hair and makeup even though I know it would make me feel better. Hell I barely even have the energy to get dressed every day since nothing fits me anyway. I've been so exhausted all day today and my head won't stop pounding. I just want to cry and snuggle LO and sleep all day. Sometimes I find myself wishing I could cut or something which I haven't done in years. Our life has been very stressful lately and I know I've been short to snap at SO and get frustrated easily over stupid things. I just feel so overwhelmed...

I guess the reason I'm not sure it's ppd is that my relationship with my LO is amazing. She's the only thing that keeps me going and gives me energy and makes me forget about everything that's bothering me. I get a little frustrated when she keeps crying sometimes but no more than anyone else would I just take a minute to collect myself and fix whats bothering her. I feel like my bond with her is so strong. I always know exactly what her cries are and just connect with her so well. Can it still be ppd when my feelings aren't toward my LO just towards everything else in my life? I guess I kindof just thought ppd was like being depressed about being a mom which is the total opposite of how I feel..

:/ sorry for this being kind of long and pointless... I just had such a rough day today mentally and I'm thinking maybe it's time I consider getting some help

hi im 32 weeks and i think im dealing with ppd and on top of that im also bipolar and have dealt with depression in the past my obgyn is not really listing or talking to me about any of my problems im worried bc im starting to get a little sucidel and it worries me i cant start my meds back and i dont know what to do please any advice