Hi Ladies
I have prenatal depression and I have started seeing a therapist and have an appointment with a psychologist who specializes in treating it. But my problem is my baby's father (he was my boyfriend but we are separated right now). I don't know how to get him to understand how I was acting was because of the depression and it wasn't me. I tried sending him articles and explaining my situation to him but nothing is working. He says he doesn't know if he can trust me now because when I was really bad and at my worse I left to go stay with my sister because I freaked out. I was also told that I have a higher risk of PPD and not having his support now and the thought of having PPD and not having his support then is making it even worse for me.
Does anyone have any suggestions? How did some of your s/o handle your prenatal depression or ppd?
Thanks!
Re: Help with getting others to understand
i'd take him to your next appointment. PPD is mental illness, not just a sad feeling. if hearing it from a health professional doesn't help him understand then you need to re-configure your support team with people who will actually SUPPORT you.
speaking of support, i found a PPD support group to be so very helpful. there were some PG ladies there so it's not just for those who've given birth. google around or ask your dr if there is one near you.
((hugs))