***Agathi***

andailey

Hey there,

    In reading your reply below about your PPD symptoms, I feel like I should see my doctor... Even though DD is 13 months old, I have had the suspicion that something wasn't right with me for a long time now... I weigh 10 lbs. less now than I did when I got PG with DD. My friends and family keep asking me if I am ok, and if I'm eating... I eat, but I don't know why I've lost so much weight. I also have similar irritable issues and just don't "feel" like myself...  I have been sort of scared to seek help, just because I feel guilty or something... But I know I should to get the help I need to make me a better mom and wife. I just wanted to say thanks for bringing this more to the forefront for me, and I need to schedule an appt. I teach FT and I'm graduating from grad school in 3 weeks, so life is always so hectic.

I just wanted to say thank you for commenting on your own personal situation, because it makes me realize that I should talk to someone.  

AgathiP04

I'm glad I could help someone!  DH started calling me "Angry Ally" about 11 months after DS's birth, lol.  I'm on a super low dose of meds, and the day I started that I felt like a ball of anxiety disappeared from my belly.  Good luck!

PreemiesRuleBulliesDrool

*sorry for butting in*

I just think that this is wonderful you guys are willing to share such personal stories and helping other people out.  I was a bit embarassed to post which I should be so below is my story. 

I unfortunately haven't had the side effect of losing weight

 I was put on a anti-anxiety/anti-depressent when DS was born so early.  I would stand in front of his incubator and would barely let MIL look at him.  I would yell if anybody talked in more then a whisper and I was a huge mess. 

I started to carry over a bit to home and everything turned into a fight.  I was going to get myself off of them then I was laid off and stress of money I figured it would be a good ideal to stay on while I am in school.