Admitting to PPD/A & Good info on PPD and PPA

farrellashleigh

So after realizing slowly here that I probably have Post Partum Depression and a little bit of Post Partum Anxiety I did some research to really confirm my thoughts....

It seems that a lot of us ladies on here have had or are suffering right now from one or both. So for anyone who is unsure I think this is really good information, it is broken down in "plain mama language" and its a really good resource and list for the symptoms to help you comprehend if this is truly something that may be affecting you.

Hope it helps someone, I am having a hard time admitting that I'm probably one of the % that ends up with the disorder... that thought alone almost adds to feelings in general but I'm going to consult my Dr. tomorrow to see about getting some treatment and I'm trying to tell myself that just because I'm admitting it doesn't mean that I'm a failure in anyway... just keep telling myself that... just keep swimming.... just keep swimming and know that one day I'll look back at this and be in a totally different place.

https://postpartumprogress.typepad.com/weblog/postpartum_anxiety/

 

meshl

Just remember, it's something chemical, not something you can control.  Not admitting there is something wrong and getting help is the worst thing someone can do for themself or their LO.  I went on meds. 3 weeks ago and I should have done it sooner.  Good luck to you!!!  You will be enjoying your LO so much more soon!

elliotandnicole

I'm actually going to call my dr tomorrow about it too...  things just don't feel right.  Thanks for posting that link, I hadn't found that webpage when I googled PPD info before. 

farrellashleigh

meshl:

Just remember, it's something chemical, not something you can control.  Not admitting there is something wrong and getting help is the worst thing someone can do for themself or their LO.  I went on meds. 3 weeks ago and I should have done it sooner.  Good luck to you!!!  You will be enjoying your LO so much more soon!

If you dont mind me asking, what meds did they put you on? And how soon after did you start noticing a difference? How have things changed for you, was it like an overnight thing or was it more gradual. I guess the hopelessness is the worst feeling I can't seem to kick and I'm hoping that this feeling can go away quickly...

firsttogo

I have been on Lexapro since delivery. With DS1, I was put on them at 1 week PP, and felt better within a week, and was ready to come off them after 3 weeks.  Some women are on meds for a year. It is different for everyone.

PPD/PPA is a terrible thing to deal with. Having a new baby is hard on someone who is feeling great, let alone someone anything else. 

Take care of yourself, and if you have any concerns, definitely call your OB. There is  NO reason to suffer in silence. 

bim38106

Thanks for sharing this. Looking back on how I was with DD1, I thought I'd had PPD/A. Reading this, I'm sure I had it. When I talked to DH about it (still hiding stuff but I told him a little) he just said that it was because I wasn't sleeping and DD had colic. I really wish I'd spoken to my OB about it. I still cry at the thoughts I had about DD1 and feel guilty and she's now 21 months. I was so scared of feeling the same way after DD2.

I feel much better this time around but I think I will still talk about it all w/ my OB about all of it at my 6 week visit next week.