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How do you know??

soon2Bkranzsoon2Bkranz member
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I feel out of control of my emotions the past few weeks and like it is slowly getting worse. My patience (especially with older child) is getting smaller and smaller.

We live with my folks currently...so even when I feel like I could break down and cry...or want to rage...I dont. But I am almost worried I will break a tooth from grinding them so much..And when I am alone with my DH we do fight and I know its becasue I am wayyy over emotional.

So since I can control it kinda does that mean its not really anything post pardum related. I dont feel its strong enough to be the real depression...but a case of the blues more...

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Re: How do you know??

  • evhammevhamm

    if your quality of life seems affected, then you need help... there is a test to take to help you know.

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  • madhatter2003madhatter2003
    You sound so much like me.  I knew I wasn't myself, and that it was starting to affect my life, especially my relationships with DD and DH.  Just because you can 'control' it doesn't mean it isn't real.
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  • TommysGirl56TommysGirl56 member
    Everything you are describing sounds like enough to merit a call to your doctor.  It may not be full-blown depression, but they will be able to diagnose you and determine what (if any) course of action is needed.  Once you seek help, you will feel so much better.  And you deserve to be happy and enjoy life with your DH and LO!  Getting treatment is something great you can do for yourself, and for them!
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  • kshs7073kshs7073

    Hey you!

    Now is definitely the time to call your Dr.  I had feelings like that after Kaitlin was born and they got worse and worse.  Just because you are aware of it and can "kinda control it" doesnt mean it isnt PPD.  It doesnt hurt to make the call.

     

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  • ModernMommaModernMomma

    Hey there,

    I have mild PPD, much like what you're describing. Low patience, quick to anger, fighting with DH. But it wasn't super crazy, I just knew it wasn't me. I saw my family dr. about it and she put me on a super small dose of Zoloft, 25 mg. It's been fabulous. I feel like myself again, I have more energy, more patience, a lot less anger. I didn't do anything for a long time, and I'm very, very happy I finally did. Find a sympathetic dr. and talk it out. Good luck!

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