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New and confused

LIbride1006LIbride1006
in Postpartum Depression
So I think I just had an aha moment while lurking. I have been in such a funk for a long time. Today I yelled at my 2yo LO and honestly it hasn't been the first time. I also not so nicely told the baby to be quiet. I just made an appointment with the DR. There are so many more reasons I did this not just the yelling. Reading some of what you guys posted made me feel somewhat relieved that I am not this awful person I think I am. So what do I say to my DR. I am not a very open person and don't want to chicken out when I get in there. I also am thinking of asking for Wellbutrin. I did some research and feel this medication could be better for me then some of the otheres just based on side effects. Any advice is apreciated as well as maybe some books you guys might be reading. I Love my LO's and want to be the best Mom ever and hope by maybe admitting something could be wronge I am doing so.
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Re: New and confused

  • Gina418Gina418 member

    Let your doctor ask questions - and answer them honestly (don't be afraid - don't hold back). I know it's scary - but honestly, the anticipation of the dr appt was so much worse for me than the actual appt was!

    GL - come back and tell us how things go!

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  • jaime5121jaime5121
    I wrote down a list of symptoms and took it in with me.  When my midwife started asking me questions, I started to feel myself sugar coating things.  So, I pulled out my list, and I read it to her.  I told her that I felt silly doing it, but told her that I did it because I knew I would chicken out.  She told me she was glad that I did it.  I was very glad I did it too.  I wrote the emberassing things like not taking care of myself.  Things I absolutely admitted to no one - barely to myself.  I finally admitted that I needed help, and I was ready to get it.  I decided to get the best help possible and that meant not holding ANYTHING back.  That is my advice to you.  You have taken the biggest step.  Now, make sure you follow through with it.  Be honest not only with yourself, but with your Dr too.  she is there to help you be the best Mom possible.  GL and keep us updated!!
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  • AerochyckAerochyck

    You won't help yourself or you DC's if you aren't completely and brutally honest with your DR.

    Don't worry about anything except making sure you get the help you need.

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