Newbie here. Do you think this is ppd?

lisamarco

I " think" not sure but might be a sign of ppd?

I was diagnosed with ppd with my first 3 years ago. My bil told my dh I looked so sad and he should check me out.  I didnt' even realize it was ppd till dh suggested i go to the doctor.  My symptoms were just very very sensitive and I would easily cry when my family would leave after visiting me. ( they live an hour and a half away an don't visit often)  Or if dh went to work I would get soooooo sad and start to cry.  I felt lonely and that was pretty much it. I was happy with my baby and didnt have any other bad feelings except just the sadness of being alone.

Well I had baby #2  4 months ago and was warned left and right that my chances for ppd was very high and I should get on the meds but refused untill I felt I needed them.  ( i thought i might not get it)

Well I have been feeling happy and great  up untill the past 2 weeks.   I dont know if it's cuz i'm overwhelmed because dh works 7 days a week long hours and only has half a day off sundays afternoons.    I"m more frustrated and tired and crabby  BUT i'm also starting to get emotional.

I dont know if this is ppd again or not.  For one I have ALWAYS been such a sensitive person that would cry for sad movies etc.  But now i'm realizing that i'm crying easier when i watch sad movies or something sad happens on t.v in my soap opera etc.        Today my ds left to go spend the night at grandmas cuz i'm dealing with an ear infection and ds wanted to spend time with them.   I am just sad and missing him terribly and thinking  " what if something bad happens to him " like he runs into the street while playing outside etc.        And i'm getting teary eyed and holding back from crying.

I don't want to get on meds if i dont have to but how do iknow if this is just normal exhaustion and normal to feel sad cuz i'm with my ds all the time and really missing him and my hormones are still a little crazy.

I dont know.....Sorry so long

gabs881

I would find a therapist that is also family friendly so that if you need to you can bring your children with you. A therapist might be able to help you deal with your emotions so that you don't need to use meds. I hope you start feeling better soon. I too know what it feels like to have no time with DH - it's definitely stressful, but you'll get through

jkelly41

I think it is.  With my DS, I had major dettachment issues, but none with DD.  I thought I was in the clear for PPD but I became very emotional and cried easily when she was about three weeks old.  My DH works nights so I had dinner and bed time by myself.  I thought it was just stress and lack of sleep, but I started getting anxiety about the kids, like you are.  I would imagine someone would break in to our house and hurt them or we'd get in a car accident.

I called my OB and went right on meds because I just didn't have time to go talk to go someone.  I'm so happy I did- I'm doing SO much better.

So, yes, it sounds like PPD to me- and talking to someone would be a good idea.  Even if it's not, you have a lot of stress, so it would only help. Good luck!!