later-onset PPD

AmandaToo

Does anyone have experience seeking treatment for later onset PPD? TBH, it probably really came up about 12-16 weeks PP when I returned to work and was really severe anxiety at the time. But now I have a 10 m.o. who just weaned as well.

bethko79

I'm wondering the same thing. I feel like my ability to cope definitely disappeared when i went back to work at 3 months. And now I'm 5.5 months pp. I'm severely depressed, my marriage is failing,i have a two year old as well,.finances are tight and i don't know what to do.

thatoneredhead

I talked to my doc at 5mo PP. He gave me anti anxiety meds and offered antidepressants. I declined the AD, and told him I wanted to try to get into therapy first. 

Got into therapy, took anxiety meds, and still felt extreme apathy and struggled with motivation to do anything. I could tell it was biological. I finally got on medication 2 months ago. My exact words were "I dont know if this still postpartum, but there is still something off with me"

Two months later, I dont know why Welbutrin isnt in the drinking water. This has helped me so much! Im happy, energetic, and loosing weight since Im not using food to pick me up.  It's never too late to ask for help. 

Serendipity117

I was 7m pp when I finally went and got some help. I was having minor depression and some major anxiety, since about 3m pp. I really wish I would have went sooner, it made such a big difference for me and everyone in the family once I started getting my anxiety and depression under control.