Just lending some support :)

asherman27

Hi all,

 

I used to be a memeber of the bump 2 years ago when I became pregnant with my son.  I am so glad to see that they are paying much needed attention to PMADA (perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders).  I wanted to just just say hello and to let you all know this is totally treatable (i am living proof) and you are not alone.  I suffered from PPD/PPA/OCD/PTSD/....and panic disorder (wow, that's a mouthful).  It started in my 3rd tri of pregnancy and just eventually got worse.  I received treatment with meds by the first month but it wasn't aggressive enough.  By the time my son was 10 months I had lost out on so much of my son's life because I was still suffering.  I began to have intrusive thoughts(also known as "scary thoughts) and felt hopeless.  I know a lot of mothers go through having scary thoughts. They made me panic, feel awful and alone. I thought I was some kind of horrible mother, and was petrified that someone would take my son away if I told.  I finally found the right help and with medication change, therapy and a support group.....I wasn't the only one with these thoughts.  It is very common (in this disorder) to have them and i am here to tell you its just anxiety talking. I am now starting to donate my time to help others get help during this difficult transition.  I know how frighting and disappointing these feelings are to a new mom and her family. So if anyone has any questions, I would love to lend a supportive hand....and hug! 

Amy

 

HelloWaldorf

Thank you! : )

angelicalopez29

Wow, thank you very much for your support, I have been feeling very bad for 6 months now, LO is almost a year old and I feel like I'll be like this forever... I get therapy with a psychologist, he has been delaying the use of medications since he thinks I can go without them, but honestly, sometimes I feel like going insane, I am going to ask him again to put me on meds, I cant deal with this anymore, I feel ligth headed, like a zombie all the time, and it makes me so sad that I can not enjoy LO like when he was born.

EVA116

Thank you!

asherman27

Medication was definitely a key factor in my recovery. Anxiety and depression work together most of the time unfortunately  I didn't receive the right dosage and type (went to my GP after my son was born) of medication until i was about 10 months postpartum.  I felt so ashamed to take anything, but I was suffering so much. 

 

I also remember asking myself many, many times "i am going crazy"?  To the point I wanted to go check myself into a hospital.  Thankfully I found the right therapist and she explained how anxiety can pretty much make you feel like your going insane...when your not.  Its because of all the worry and "what if's".  If you just are not feeling better take charge of your health and really talk to your doctor.  Medication may just help you get over this hump    Take care!

MandiNewMommy

thanks!