i'm a bad mom :(

Shopaholic42488

Hello ladies. Im 5 weeks PP and started wellbutrin for depression. The first week was great. The past couple of days ive been very angry, today being the worst. My little girl is crying and all im doing is watching her. It went for an hour straight. I didn't want to hurt her. I can't stand this. I called my doc and she told me to stop taking it and go in next week to see her. Please dont judge me, I have no one else to talk to. Wellbutrin was really making me feel good to! I feel like even though she is 5 weeks old she can tell I'm mad and will hate me.

captmerricka

I promise you, you are NOT a bad mom.  I think when things like this happen, we obviously don't expect them.  I know how excited I was to be having a baby girl and when she was 2 months old, my post partum OCD/Depression/Anxiety kicked in.  You never plan for these things, so when they happen, they're a huge let down on how things were supposed to be.  I know how you feel and can reassure you, you're a good mom.  Good moms know when something is not right and you did the right thing by trying to go on Wellbutrin.  I have tried a few medications and dosages until I found out what worked for me.  Some really didnt and made things worse, but now we found some good ones!  Have you thought about taking Fish Oil and Evening Primrose Oil? I started those in addition to my medication and found that especially around my period, it helps.  But of course I am not a doctor, so speak with your doctor first about taking them.  I guarantee you will start to feel better soon. Make sure each day you take some time to yourself. Get your mind off things, read a book, go shopping, etc.  No one will judge you.  The most important thing you can do is take care of yourself first, because she is counting on you! Always feel free to share on here.  We are all going through the same thing.

captmerricka

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