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Could this be PPD

sugarb2005sugarb2005
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So b4 I got pregnant I had been on meds for depression and anxiety and I know what it feels like when I used to get that way......have been battling it since I was 13. This feels really different and I dont know if it is because of stress over crap at home and work and if it will pass or if this may turn into a serious problem. I know how I used to get b4 pregnancy and I really want to try to fix the problem b4 it becomes to much to handle.

After I had DD I was the happiest I have been for as long as I can remember until a week or so ago. I started feel tired and angry at SO because I do everything. I cook clean and work a 8 hr a day manual labor job, while he has a desk job and just comes home and doesnt help with anything. I feel so overwhelmed. Heck any more I can cry at the drop of a hat, so not normal for me. Its becoming harder for me to get out of bed. I honestly really dont care about anything else but DD. Even now I am getting so burnt out of always being with her and him that I dont want to be around either. Its not fair to them and I really feel such amazing guilt of being the way I am around her. Sometimes I really think she would be better off if I just took off and left them. I love her so much and I really want to be a good mom but I can take it anymore. SO gets to actually go out and have time for him with out us around but since she got here I either always have her, him or both. I never have time for myself. That sounds so selfish to say but I really just want them to go away for a little while and let me charge my batteries. Yesterday I felt so bad and tired i didnt even want to be around DD. 

Is it possible for me to be getting PPD even tho its 3 months down the road? Im bfing her and I know that the antidepressants and anti anxiety meds affect that? What do I do?

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Re: Could this be PPD

  • totallyshockedtotallyshocked member
    Yes it is still possible up to a year later...... I would first have a serious talk with your SO first and let him know how much this is getting to you. Then I would recommend seeing a doctor or therapist. And they do have plenty of safe meds for BF (zoloft being safest and even prozac and a few more). So be proud of yourself for acknowledging it.......... things will get better
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