When does PPD end?

Shine2015

I have suffered and been treated with anxiety issues and depression for years now. My docs have been very good helping me watch for PPD. Maybe 3 or 4 months after G was born I was put on an additional med to help because we thought it may be starting. I have done really well since then up until about a week or two ago. I have been super tired, not wanting to get out of bed. I have felt like I am in a funk, didn't think it was depression though. I have also been watching my diet but have been gaining weight. And the foods I have been craving have been foods that I usually crave when my thyroid number is off. I figured my thyroid med just needed to be adjusted so I went and had my blood checked.

Dr. office called today with the results and thyroid is fine, my sugar is high though - this could be because I didn't fast before the drew my blood or it could be due to one of the meds I am on for depression so I have to go get that retested. I was really confussed about the thyroid being normal since everytime it is off this is how I feel. I talked to the nurse about this and how I have been feeling and she spoke with the doc. The doc thinks since it has been 10 months since G was born, it is probably PPD. The nurse was great talking to me and told me I could come in to talk to the doc about it. I was really happy with how she treated me. I do have an appointment with my psychiarist on Monday though so I will just wait to see him.

So my question is, how long can PPD last? I thought I was over the hump but I guess not. Just as a side note, because I worry about this when reading some posts on this board - while I am feeling depressed and my anxiety is really high, I do not have any thoughts of hurting myself or G. And my DH works midnights so even though he is sleeping during the day, he is at least home and I know he would get up to take care of G if I found myself needing a break.

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