Post Partum Depression

i had my baby boy 3 weeks ago and before getting pregnant, i took meds for manic depression. the first few days were perfect, i loved being a mom. now though, i feel like i can't even function, i obsess over dirty pacifiers, bottles and wake up during my naps to check on my baby. then there are times where i dont even wanna care for him and i feel extremely guilty about it   does it get better? will this ever go away? i want to care for my baby so badly and enjoy him but i just can't. i can't carry on a normal conversation without thinking about something else. i feel like i will be stuck in this dark hole forever.  

<blockquote><b>Quoting Almost there!  :</b>" i had my baby boy 3 weeks ago and before getting pregnant, i took meds for manic depression. the first ... [snip!] ... carry on a normal conversation without thinking about something else. i feel like i will be stuck in this dark hole forever.  "</blockquote>




Take your medicine

It is serious but it should get better. Mention it to your doctor.

Quoting We made a BabyBumpBelly:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Almost there!  :</b>" i had my baby boy 3 weeks ago and before ... [snip!] ... about something else. i feel like i will be stuck in this dark hole forever.  "</blockquote> Take your medicine"

i've been taking it for the past few days but no help  

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It takes awhile to work.

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It takes time to work, its not instant.

Quoting Almost there!  :" i've been taking it for the past few days but no help  "

I had depression before I got pregnant but wasn;t taking meds at the time. After LO my hormones sent my emotions down the toilet so I got back on my medication

Your medication can take a couple weeks to start working properly.

are there specific medications for ppd? or should i stick with these? i have an appointment with my psychiatrist dec.3 but dont think i can wait any longer.. and its the soonest i can see him. my case worker said my pediatrician could prescribe something?

Takes more than a few days for meds to work. Keep taking them and if you aren't feeling better in 3 weeks or if you feel things are worse get a hold of your dr

<blockquote><b>Quoting Almost there!  :</b>" are there specific medications for ppd? or should i stick with these? i have an appointment with my psychiatrist ... [snip!] ... i can wait any longer.. and its the soonest i can see him. my case worker said my pediatrician could prescribe something? "</blockquote>




What are you taking

<blockquote><b>Quoting Almost there!  :</b>" are there specific medications for ppd? or should i stick with these? i have an appointment with my psychiatrist ... [snip!] ... i can wait any longer.. and its the soonest i can see him. my case worker said my pediatrician could prescribe something? "</blockquote>




Not that I know of. It depends on if you're breastfeeding or not. What works for one person may not work for the next

im taking pristiq and carbamazepin

If you have prior MH problems i doubt a pedi would do anything.

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I am on prozac and will continue while breast feeding.

<blockquote><b>Quoting *J*:</b>" If you have prior MH problems i doubt a pedi would do anything."</blockquote>




Exactly they don't want to take responsibility for it