Finally over my PPD
allysonllambert
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Just wanted to give you all some encouragement!
I had extreme post partum anxiety (insomnia, dr. googling every illness my son could possibly have, weepy-ness, I just didnt think I liked my baby or myself as a mama- you name it, I did it).
After reaching a breaking point I finally fessed up to my OB and was put on Wellbutrin and began seeing a counselor once a week. I initally refused to acknowlege my issues because I was struggling with my weight and didnt want to take anything that would make me gain. We had to play with my prescription to get it just right, and I ended up on 100mg 2x a day.
My sweet boy is 9 months old and I am finally off the meds, seeing the counselor just once every two weeks (mostly because I really like him and its free, but I could definitely cope without him) and actually enjoying every single second of my sons life. I havent gained weight and I can officially say, I feel like my pre-pregnancy self.
It took almost 10 months and a lot of tears- but I am thankful to be where I am now and hope you can all appreciate: it does and WILL get better!
Re: Finally over my PPD
Congratulations!!! Always great to hear these happy endings. Deffinetely some encouragement
Stay happy and healthy!
That is wonderful!!!! I had a lot of the same symptoms, especially the awful insomnia!!! OMG...it was the worst!!!!!
My son is almost 2 and 1/2 and I am still on meds. I have weaned down from 600mgs to 75mgs of one of my meds, but I am still on 2 others. How did you get over the anxiety of the insomnia?!?!?! I still have issues with this. I honestly think I could sleep w/o the meds, but I have anxiety about stopping the meds. My dr and therapist don't think I am ready, so I trust their judgement. Just seeing what things work for you?
Mom to Carter (6), and Calianne (1).
Proud VBAC, natural birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering momma!