Postpartum Depression

aacarlile

Anyone else going through postpartum depression. I think that's what's going on with me after doing some internet research. This is my 3rd child and I never dealt with what I'm going through with the first two. After the birth of my 3rd I felt pretty much normal...tired, overwhelmed with the new adjustment. It wasn't until about a month ago (when little one turned 3 mo) that I started feeling symptoms I've never experienced before. Just hearing others who are going through what I am would be encouraging that I'm not alone.

kcofrin

This is my first child but I've been feeling the same way in the last month, my daughter will be 4 months on the 16th. I love her so much and I have no regrets about choosing to have her at all, but I've noticed that I don't find joy in activities the way I used too. Lately I've been way to much of a home body and haven't wanted to get out and enjoy the nice weather and hang out with friends the way I normally would. I'm hoping it's just a phase and it will go away soon. It's nice to know I'm not the only one that's been feeling a bit out of whack since having their baby.

aacarlile

I know exactly what you mean. I love all three of my girls more than anything. It just feels like your in this funk that you can't get out of. I'm with you....I can't wait for it to pass & just get back to my normal self.

Christinecosta191919

If your feeling this way for over two weeks I would talk to a counselor or your OB/GYN. Often times the doc can write a script for an antidepressant if you need it to get you through a tough time. I did it and I think it was the best thing to get me through. Good luck!

aacarlile

Kcofrin, have you noticed your ppd get the worst at a particular time of day? Is your consistent or does it come and go. Some days good, other harder.

kcofrin

Definitely some days are worse then others and I find the afternoon is usually when I find myself bored and feeling kind of down. But I just started taking my prenatal vitamins again per doctors orders and it seems to be helping quite a bit how about you? Is there a certain time of day or times that are worse then others aacarlile

aacarlile

Yes some days are way worse than other days. I find it gets the worst around 4-5. It's encouraging that other women have overcome it. That it is something that does pass. That's what gives me hope that I'll get back to my old self. Other than your prenatal has anything else helped your ppd symptoms?

kristenrizzo1

I'm suffering from PPD and PPA and my best advice is don't suffer silence. It is a medical condition. Once I opened up to my family and dr I felt so much better. I've been on Zoloft for about two months and it is a Godsend. It just kind of shook out the cobwebs and allowed to to find joy like I used to. There are still hard days not going to lie but that's when I use things like yoga and moms groups to supplement. Trust me it does get better but don't pressure yourself to go at it alone or buy into the blogs "how I overcame PPD without drugs" it's not for everyone and its ok! Be careful because the longer it goes the harder it can get. But trust you are NOT alone, you can always reach out to me if you need!

BrandiLynn83

I am on an antidepressant for it. It takes a week or two to work so get on it as soon as you can. It does help. I also talk to a counselor. I stopped breast feeding so instead of pumping I could sleep. You also can't take antidepressants and breast feed. I discuss my relationship issues which are the source of my depression with my counselor. Also, I panicked about leaving my baby in the care of a stranger, but that has gotten easier.

aacarlile

I have postpartum depression and opted out of taking antidepressants cause I want to continue to breastfeed. The thought of stopping breastfeeding makes me even more stressed. I've noticed the most relief I get is just to know other moms have it too.

aileenm1234

I'm going through it too. I kept putting off going to the doctors cos it felt like admitting it would make it feel real. I'm glad I did tho, I've been taking an antidepressant for a week now, I think it's too early to feel much of a difference, the doctor said it can take 4-8 weeks before they kick in. She also explained its the chemicals and hormones after having a baby that can cause PPD. It can be so hard tho, I feel so guilty to feel like this when I have a beautiful baby and I should be over the moon.

aacarlile

Anyone's postpartum improving?

elizabethrfanderson

You CAN take anti depressants and breastfeed. Zoloft is considered the safest but I was allergic. I ended up on Setraline and it changed my life. My baby is still alive and completely healthy. Please do not perpetuate false information that will either discourage women to breastfeed or get the help they need.

maricelachavez77

I had my baby girl March 12. I had planned for a water birth. I ended up having a cesarean after being in labor for longer than 48 hours. I started having contractions on a Monday at about 10 am, and had the baby on Thursday at 6 am. My labor never progressed. The baby had the cord wrapped around her neck. I know that this is normal and that many babies are born this way. It was so unexpected that it was truly devastating for me. I had the perfect pregnancy, no morning sickness, no issues or any kind for the 41.5 weeks. I could not believe that I was not able to have her as planned. I was so depressed and so disappointed, I honestly felt like I had failed as a woman. I would cry at night by myself just feeling like somehow I had done something wrong. I reached out to some therapist to discuss the issues I was having. I wondered if it was ppd. I didn't really know what to do. On one hand I have a beautiful baby girl, perfectly healthy. Yet I was not happy, and felt like a ball of emotions. I never talked to my husband about it. I kept it all inside. Even worst I had very little help from my husband while I was recovering from major surgery. I was very depressed. I do not believe in taking medicine for a lot of things, and I never did go to a therapist. The one thing that I did was tell my family what I was feeling. I cried, and I told them about my disappointment, and how heart broken I was that I was not able to have the baby as planned. They did the typical thing, telling me that I had a healthy baby and that ultimately that was the most important thing. Although I still get sad about my personal birth experience, I think I just needed to share my story and have people listen to it. I also read various forums of moms that had the same thing happen to them, unexpected
Emergencies, wrapped cords, many lost their children others had medical issues. Honestly I just felt better after reading other women's stories. I felt lucky that I had a baby girl and that she was healthy. I also accepted the fact that this was what happened, and that it was ok. I tried not to be so hard on myself, and I accepted the disappointment and I cried when I needed to. I told myself that it was ok that I did not feel 100%.

I hope my story helps someone. You have to do what's right for you, if that's talking to a therapist, taking medication, or exercising. Just being proactive makes you feel better.

aacarlile

I am by no means discouraging the use of antidepressants. Each person has their own way of dealing with ppd. There's nothing wrong with choosing to use antidepressants and there's nothing wrong with trying a holistic approach. Hence the word trying.....figures crossed.

CaraSpears85

Your OBGYN can give you medication that will not interfere with breast feeding

aacarlile

How long does a woman usually take medication?

Kimgomez91

I just made a video on my experience with postpartum depression. If you ladies would like to check it out, link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxsqoZR6J-g

aacarlile

Has anyone overcome their ppd?

febmom4

I went through this after I stopped nursing. I went on antidepressants and I'm still on them but I feel much better. Not sure when I'll decide to go off of them.

febmom4

I also created a group on here called"moms or moms to be with anxiety or depression " it can be found under popular groups-feel free to request to join.