NER: PPD experience?

Tara Lu

I was just wondering if any of you lovely ladies have experience with postpartum depression. I started depression meds in my 20th week and have been great ever since. After giving birth, I felt like I was floating on air - not even slight baby blues. However, in the last 2 weeks, I've been getting that "feeling" again. The littlest things set me off and I will go all day long without eating (the reason I went on meds to begin with). The main thing that makes me wonder if it's not ppd is the fact that I have NO problems caring for DD. That still makes me insanely happy - my problem is not caring for/about my DH. He is not coping well with having a baby (even though he was the one that wanted the baby) and is not really taking part in caring for her. Since I'm SAH, that's not too big a deal but I worry it's starting to cause bigger problems. Any suggestions, advice, experience??

*speedracer*

yes, i have ppd.  i had the blues and i knew something was up before my 6w checkup.  i started meds then and things have gotten better.  i've switched meds a few times.  i had no problem taking care of the baby, but i had OCD type thoughts and a lot of anxiety.  going to a PPD support group at my local hospital really helped.  the women who go there all have different experiences and difficulties and we can share coping strategies.  i was kinda embarassed to go at first but it has been the biggest help.  they also help with ideas for your relationship with your DH; he is more than likely welcome to come to a group like that too.  ask around at your local hospitals or google to see if you can find one near you.

smashedflea

Yes, I've have it, too. Meds definitely helped, and dh and I struggle with it, too. The thing for me that has helped the most is concentrating on whatever I'm having a problem with. For example, when it is with being inconsiderate of dh I do everything I can to be nice and do extra things for him which has helped a ton.

Tara Lu

Thanks, ladies! I have an appointment to discuss my meds in December but I think I will call to have it moved up.