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Is this PPD or stress?

CheriLooWhoCheriLooWho
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I'm afraid to bring it up with my doc, because he usually dismisses anything I go to him for.

I'm angry all the time, about everything.  I resent the fact that I have to work (although I work from home), I resent not having time to do simple things for myself (like shower or brush my teeth, let alone something fun like read a book in a loooong hot bath).  I cry over stupid things, or for no reason at all. I feel numb most of the time as well.  When DD cries, I either cry with her, or go completely numb and feel like I'm out of body watching everything happen.  Plus, I could be in a room full of people or everyone will be home (hubby, DD #1 and DD #2) and I'll feel utterly alone.  

I do NOT have thoughts of suicide and I do NOT want to harm DD # 2 (or anyone else).

Has anyone experienced these symptoms.  Have you been diagnosed with PPD with these symptoms, or just over-stressed?  

TIA. 

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Re: Is this PPD or stress?

  • jenny1980jenny1980 member

    It's a misconception that PPD need involve thoughts of self-harm or wanting to harm your baby. I'm not a doc or therapist, but this sounds like depression to me. I'd encourage you to see a psychiatrist. I initially saw my OB, who was pretty dismissive of my concerns. My psych is wonderful and honed in on my issues right away.

    Best of luck to you!

     

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  • Gina418Gina418 member

    I agree with Jenny - I think you would benefit from counseling. One of the first things my therapist said was that PPD doesn't have to mean thoughts of hurting yourself/baby, it can manifest in many ways.

    If your ob dismisses your thoughts, try your pcp - or if your insurance allows it, go right to a therapist.

    GL!

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  • CheriLooWhoCheriLooWho

    Thanks for the encouragement ladies. 

    I go see doctor on Tuesday for our 8wk follow up.  I'll bring it up then.  I've talked to DH about my feelings.  Perhaps he'll help me through the appointment, and help me get my point across to the doctor.   I actually had a great doctor deliver DD, because my doc was on vaca in Hawaii!  I wanted to switch to the delivery doc, but he's not taking any new patients. If my doc dismisses me, I think I'll just try and insist that I get booked with the delivery doctor.

    Again, thanks for the encouragement.  I appreciate it. :) 

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  • Gina418Gina418 member
    imageCheriLooWho:

    Thanks for the encouragement ladies. 

    I go see doctor on Tuesday for our 8wk follow up.  I'll bring it up then.  I've talked to DH about my feelings.  Perhaps he'll help me through the appointment, and help me get my point across to the doctor.   I actually had a great doctor deliver DD, because my doc was on vaca in Hawaii!  I wanted to switch to the delivery doc, but he's not taking any new patients. If my doc dismisses me, I think I'll just try and insist that I get booked with the delivery doctor.

    Again, thanks for the encouragement.  I appreciate it. :) 

    Definately bring your dh with you - that helped me a lot!

    Good luck and come back to tell us how things went!

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  • Temp534591562502098Temp534591562502098
    To me, it sounds like PPD - not to "diagnose" you. I was never officially diagnosed - they just gave me zoloft to try and its helped a lot. Definitely bring it up. Your doc will probably say its typical, but should also offer you some treatment options.
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  • joeandmarshajoeandmarsha
    Wow, you just explained what I went through! I think the moment I realized it was when I had spent 1.5 hrs on the phone with my hubby bawling about a stair in our house that creaked! I know Tues. is only around the corner, but maybe call and even if your in tears when you do it, try to get that apt. ASAP. I can tell you that it only gets better with help, even if it is a little pill! and the sooner the better you'll feel. But hey in the meantime if you feel like cryin over creaky stairs(lol) msg us or post something! If all we can do is talk you through it then that is exactly what we'll do!
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