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Please help.

westerngirl91westerngirl91 member
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For the last 4 weeks I have been suffering from untreated PPD. I tend to lock everything up inside, and have had no interest in talking to anyone about it. Today, though, I've hit an all-time low and I have nobody to go to. My husband got frustrated with me before work because I couldn't even look him in the eye I was too depressed. I can't talk, I can't eat, and I can't handle my baby. All I want to do is curl up and die, and if it weren't for my baby, I would gladly do that right now. I'm living with my husband's family, who I can't stand, due to financial problems. I'm inprisoned in this room for the next 7 hours and I don't know what to do. It's a Saturday and I'm left with no car or doctor to call. I need an option, and I don't see one here. Please help me. I love my baby, but all she can do is scream and scream and scream. I think the stress is affecting my supply (she's EBF), and I have no formula on hand. 

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Re: Please help.

  • AerochyckAerochyck

    Please find someone to talk to now. 

    Based on you listing that you are in Rogers AR, I found the following:

    North West Arkansas Crisis Intervention Center - 1-888-274-7472

    Angels (Postpartum Depression Support) - 1-866-273-3835

    1-800-273-TALK  - 1-800-273-8255

    I also found Postpartum Support International who has the following contact information:

    ALABAMA STATE CO-COORDINATOR: BARBARA BALDWIN 

    4301 W. Markham, #789
    Little Rock, AR 72205
    Telephone: 501.686.8408

    BaldwinBarbaraJ@uams.edu

    although they are a volunteer organization so I don't know how fast they can get back to you.

     

    HTH

     

     

     

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  • julybaby23julybaby23
    I'm so sorry you are going through this. I suggest you talk with your OB about starting antidepressants and try to make an appoinment with a therapist. I am a week and two days PP and I am having trouble too. Hang in there and know that lots of women go through a tough period. It's okay to ask for help and I think you should. I did just that and now I am getting a little better every day. Hang in there. Thoughts and prayers.
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  • LittleMissParisLittleMissParis member

    I am sure I am way late in posting but wanted to offer support regardless.  Please reach out to someone.  And soon.  You have nothing to lose and nothing to be ashamed of.  PPD is so common and goes untreated way too often.  Please get the help you need weather it be medication, therapy, etc. Talk to your DH and a doctor ASAP.  You will feel much relief just by starting the process of feeling better.

    T&P sent your way.

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  • Temp534591562502098Temp534591562502098
    Call your OB now.
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  • kayteatrudeaukayteatrudeau

    Hugs to you.

    Perhaps some of your depression is transferring over to the baby which may be the reason for the constant crying. She knows something is going on and feels sad. My Dad always says babies are psychic and I know this to be true about our DD.

    I agree with PP - you need to call a Dr. right away or your DH. Don't just give up breastfeeding. Once balanced again you may really regert giving this up. Could be LO is also not getting enough BM and that may be the reason for the crying.

    HUGS! I really feel for you.

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