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babym6705

I think I need to talk to my dr. about PPD. I felt great emotionally and physically for the first 4 wks pp but I feel like I hit a wall this week. I have no energy. I want to sleep all the time, I'm snapping at my DH and DD and am really struggling to bond with my DS. The best way I can describe it is that I just feel like an empty shell. I am terrified and embarrassed to talk to my dr and have this fear that if I am depressed that she will judge me and my kids will be taken away from me and I really don't want to be put on any long term meds. I don't want to hurt my kids btw I just am struggling to take care of myself and I feel like crap physically and emotionally. I want to talk to my dr but don't know how to start the conversation. Any tips on how to start the talk?

flcl

I'm sorry that you've been struggling but you're being smart by talking to your doctor and getting help.  The way you described how you feel in your post is exactly what you should say to your doctor.  Whenever the bouts of depression would reoccur, I usually started the conversations with, "I think I need help" or "I'm really starting to struggle."  If you do have to go on meds, there's a good chance that it will be short term, unless you have a history of depression.  There is no shame in doing what you need to so you can start feeling better.  Hang in there, I hope the clouds lift for you soon.  GL!

deanna1313

Go see your Dr.
I understand where you are coming from, but they deal with these issues regularly. I saw my dr and sat in the office bawling and the dr was very supportive. I went to my OB/GYN and they knew who to refer me to. I have been speaking with a support group at our hospital and the people who head it up have been calling and referring me to a counselor if I need it.
My dr have me a prescription for Zoloft right away, but the head of the group received a call from the dr and talked her out of medicating me. I have no problem with myself/anyone taking meds if needed, but I appreciate them holding off.
Look at how many people post on this post partum board. This is pretty widespread and you shouldn't feel embarrassed at all, get the help you need for yourself and your family. I was told that the sooner you get help the better off you are in the long run.