A newbie to this board

bridetobe101505

Hi all. ?I guess being the new kid on the block over here, I thought I would say hello. ?I am a momma to H, 19 months and a new little peanut, 4 weeks. ?I feel like my life is all out of whack and having a husband who is not around (completing fellowship) is making everything more exaggerated. ?We are living in a state where we have zero family or friends and are anticipating a move to IN in July. ?I feel like every life change that can take place is happening to me all in one year! ?

I talked to my OB today, who prescribed Zoloft. ?I am a little nervous about starting it. ?Also I haven't told my DH about the new prescription. ?My husband is of the type to push feelings aside and focus. ?I feel like by saying 'I think I have PPD' I feel defeated, like I can't live my life without the help of a medication. ?Ugh... Please tell me you can relate. ??

Temp534591562502098

I'm new too - just about to say hi to everyone.

I totally relate! Its a very defeated feeling. Whats made me feel better is divulging everything to DH - even when my "gut" says no. I feel so relieved then. Its very very very hard to say out loud - you just gotta make yourself do it. Its hard to admit and hard to accept. I think a big part of it for me is that both my sisters have it, so Dh and I were already kind of aware of it being a possibility for me. Honestly, I told him in an email at first! Then I ended up hysterically crying that night so maybe that kinda sealed it in both our minds.

Once you say it and "admit" it, you start to focus on managing it and not the "do I have it or not" part - its a lot more freeing. GL! 

Gina418

There's no shame in needing a little help - you're not alone! In a few days/week as the medication kicks in you'll hopefully start to feel a little better and you'll be on your way to better days.

GL to you!

kbelly9

Honestly, meds didn't help me at all.  Yoga was my saving grace!

homebird

I'm new too, but I feel exactly how you do. I went from being a "career woman" one day to being a stay-at-home mom  the next. Literally.

I feel like my entire life has been flipped upside down, and I have no friends or family nearby to spend time with. I am in my apartment all day and it's very isolating. My doctor also prescribed me zoloft, so I'm hoping it helps.

I understand your feelings of defeat. It's frustrating, but my husband and family keep telling me that I can't look at PPD as a fault. It's a physical problem. The doctor said 'If you had appendicitis, we'd treat you. This is no different."

You're not alone.