If you have PPD come in

RobinSparkles214

I am having a really hard time all of the sudden. I have been taking my PPD meds and it seems like lately I have just been hit by this huge wave of sadness and anxiety. I am so irritable, and feel so awful about it.

I just want to cry all the time. I am so fearful that something bad will happen to one of my boys or my husband. Like irrationally fearful of things that are out of my control (car accident, falling, getting hurt). I am just exhausted, I want a night to myself.

I don't remember having these feelings with my first DS. I just started taking my medication and in a few weeks I was feeling much better. Well I have been taking the same medication (zoloft and welbutrin) for at least 4 months now, and been fine.

Has anyone else felt like their PPD was getting better and then all of the sudden, BAM you feel like shiit again?? I am so exhausted from lack of sleep, so I'm not sure if it is finally catching up with me, or that I need to see my doctor and have my medication adjusted.

Sorry for rambling and run on sentences. Please tell me someone else has felt this way.

Rach7170

I have been on meds for depression my whole life and sometimes when things are all of the sudden worse, it means you might need a med change. Either a different dose or a different med.

I would see your doctor and talk about this and see what they think would help ((hugs)) I know it can be tough!

beccs98

I would definitely say go talk to your doctor - you shouldn't have to live with that anxiety and worry, and it might be that you just need a dosage change - like you said. Hugs to you, and I hope you start feeling better soon.

RobinSparkles214

Thanks ladies. I'm sure the lack of sleep isn't helping. I will put a call in to my doctor.

I thought I stayed ahead of it this time. I took the same medication through out pregnancy for my PTSD. They only needed to make a small adjustment when DS was around a month old. I was really hoping not to feel this way this time : (

beccs98

I totally understand being disappointed for feeling this way again - it's not fun. But you couldn't have done anything to help it. You did everything you could and were proactive - and now your meds just need a little more tweaking. Let us know how you're doing after you see your doctor!

(And again...  I love your name)

KJmashup

No, you're not the only one! Hopefully a dosage change or a medication change can do the trick. Feel better soon!

snansley

One of the side effects from Wellbutrin can be a ramp up in anxiety.  I would def. talk to your doctor and see if you need to tinker with your meds.

bogus123

RobinSparkles214:

I am having a really hard time all of the sudden. I have been taking my PPD meds and it seems like lately I have just been hit by this huge wave of sadness and anxiety. I am so irritable, and feel so awful about it.

I just want to cry all the time. I am so fearful that something bad will happen to one of my boys or my husband. Like irrationally fearful of things that are out of my control (car accident, falling, getting hurt). I am just exhausted, I want a night to myself.

I don't remember having these feelings with my first DS. I just started taking my medication and in a few weeks I was feeling much better. Well I have been taking the same medication (zoloft and welbutrin) for at least 4 months now, and been fine.

Has anyone else felt like their PPD was getting better and then all of the sudden, BAM you feel like shiit again?? I am so exhausted from lack of sleep, so I'm not sure if it is finally catching up with me, or that I need to see my doctor and have my medication adjusted.

Sorry for rambling and run on sentences. Please tell me someone else has felt this way.

Let me start off by saying that you are NOT alone! I actually just went through this about a month ago. I have been on Lexapro since December for PPD and last month I started feeling those old feelings of saddenss,feeling lonely and worthless. I called my doctor and they just upped my dosage to 20 mg's. I feel so much better now. Don't be afraid to say something...I was told this is completely normal! If you ever need to talk, feel free to send me a message.

SuperThat1006

Rach7170:

I have been on meds for depression my whole life and sometimes when things are all of the sudden worse, it means you might need a med change. Either a different dose or a different med.

I would see your doctor and talk about this and see what they think would help ((hugs)) I know it can be tough!

This exactly. You may just need a higher dose.

SnoopyLuv

I could have written this post word for word. I feel awful the past few days and nothing has really changed. I've actually been getting more sleep, things are great with H and I but I am freaking out constantly.

Are you starting your period? Are you nursing? Has a session dropped off or anything?

I would give yourself a few days and if you don't feel better call your doctor, they may need to adjust dosage which is totally normal.

I am on 200 mg of wellbutrin currently but have an old script of 300 and just started taking the higher dosage yesterday. I'm going to call my doctor if I don't start feeling better soon.

Good luck and let us know if you need help or a shoulder!

beccs98

Snoopy - hugs to you. Sorry you're feeling so down. I hope you feel better soon!

SnoopyLuv

beccs98:

Snoopy - hugs to you. Sorry you're feeling so down. I hope you feel better soon!

Thank you! I know it's just par for the course so I try not to talk about it or even think about it really. The worst thing with my PPD is that I have this amazing child that never cries and smiles all day and yet I feel awful 24/7.

beccs98

SnoopyLuv:

beccs98:

Snoopy - hugs to you. Sorry you're feeling so down. I hope you feel better soon!

Thank you! I know it's just par for the course so I try not to talk about it or even think about it really. The worst thing with my PPD is that I have this amazing child that never cries and smiles all day and yet I feel awful 24/7.

 Yeah but PPD has nothing to do with your baby (although I'm sure it makes it harder to deal with when you have a baby with colic or health problems).

But I know what you mean - it's hard to look at a happy baby and still feel down. But it's nothing you or she did (I know you know, but I'm saying this partially for my sake too! Ha.)

 

RobinSparkles214

beccs98:

I totally understand being disappointed for feeling this way again - it's not fun. But you couldn't have done anything to help it. You did everything you could and were proactive - and now your meds just need a little more tweaking. Let us know how you're doing after you see your doctor!

(And again...  I love your name)

Thanks. I just love fictional Canadian pop stars

RobinSparkles214

snansley:

One of the side effects from Wellbutrin can be a ramp up in anxiety.  I would def. talk to your doctor and see if you need to tinker with your meds.

I definitely don't need any help ramping up my anxiety. Eek, thanks for letting me know that : )

beccs98

RobinSparkles214:

beccs98:

(And again...  I love your name)

Thanks. I just love fictional Canadian pop stars

I don't blame you.

Let's go to the mall, today.

RobinSparkles214

SnoopyLuv:

I could have written this post word for word. I feel awful the past few days and nothing has really changed. I've actually been getting more sleep, things are great with H and I but I am freaking out constantly.

Are you starting your period? Are you nursing? Has a session dropped off or anything?

I would give yourself a few days and if you don't feel better call your doctor, they may need to adjust dosage which is totally normal.

I am on 200 mg of wellbutrin currently but have an old script of 300 and just started taking the higher dosage yesterday. I'm going to call my doctor if I don't start feeling better soon.

Good luck and let us know if you need help or a shoulder!

I think I could possibly be getting ready to start my period. I've been feeling like it's about to start for the last 5 days, but nothing. I BF and have just recently introduced solids at "dinner" time. He isn't dropping nursing sessions from that, but maybe he is eating less after??

It just sucks feeling like this. I want to be a happy mommy.

ETA: I'm sorry you're feeling this way too. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I hope you feel better soon too ((hugs))

blondek8

Definitely not the only one. My PPD is getting worse. I'm not entirely sure it's just PPD anymore. My meds have been switched around 4 times now and nothing really helps anymore. I'll talk to my GP again soon. I think I may need a referral to psych. Feel free to read the PPD posts in my blog. Sometimes, actually more like most days,  I feel like I'm never going to feel normal again or be happy for more than 5 minutes.