Clicky Poll - How is PPD & PPA affect your RELATIONSHIPS?

just_peachy · March 2010

This is not an easy ride for many of us suffering from the effects of PPD & PPA.

I for one am battling it a lot longer than I had anticipated. I have a looong history of depression and anxiety. But since our blessing came, the thoughts and mind and body will just not rest. I pray and pray and get to counseling. It plays it's toll on me and my relationships, especially with husband.

I curious to know how you are all managing with your relationships as well. This is confidential and you can most certainly drop me a private message if you choose. Here is the poll

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jaime5121 · March 2010

I put other - it really took a toll on us until I opened up to him about everything I was feeling. And that was AFTER I went and saw the OB. My DH works nights, so we only see each other really on the weekends, so it was pretty easy for me to hide things from him. It wasn't something I should have done - and he knew something was wrong, but didn't want to confront me. Now that everything is out in the open, we are fine. If I'm having a bad day, it's no big deal, even if I'm being awful to him. He totally understands know. I'm really lucky. But, before, it really took a toll on us.

sejabernathy · March 2010

well, DH is driving me nuts...he keeps on asking me if i have PPD (idk he he researched it or what) and i don't feel that he is being considerate by asking me the way he does. it makes me feel like crap. i had it with DS1 and i am having some issues with these LO's.

i think that it makes it harder on us as a couple b/c he 1) wants to do 'it' already and we cannot; 2) wants to do stuff as a couple which is a little out of reach b/c i am nursing freakin twins.

also, having two is hard. a lot LESS sleep for both of us and he is stressed with work. one thing that doesn't help me is that we could be sleeping in the same bed and he says "wake me up when you need help" and i try a million times and he just ignores me. then of course, i am stuck doing 3-4 feedings in the middle of the night with 2 babies AND changing diapers AND pumping AND trying to get at least a little bit of sleep...

its just frustrating. i try and be happy for everyone but its hard and sometimes i cry a lot behind closed doors.