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Do I have PPD?

terri_doula2010terri_doula2010 member
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I was doing fine PP for the first 9 wk. I had some baby blues and stuff, but nothing that I couldn't handle.

 Then I found out my dad was deemed terminal, with 4-6 weeks to live. My dad and I don't have a relationship due to horrible abuse that has been a major factor in depression several times before. I have known this was coming (my mom and I have a relationship and they are still married), and in some ways my life will be so much easier after dad is gone. Why am I so miserable?

In the past 2.5 weeks (since he was given prognosis), I haven't been sleeping well, I'm always hungry (moreso than previous 9 wks), I have much lower tolerance for DS, and I am worried and unhappy all the time. Do I have PPD or would you say I'm so far PP that it is completely unrelated depression?

 I'm seeing a therapist this Tuesday, after a struggle with insurance company. Maybe that will help somehow? I know they want to put me on meds but I'm hesitant because I'm exclusively breastfeeding. What do you think?

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Re: Do I have PPD?

  • jaime5121jaime5121
    Maybe it's a bit of both.  And, I'm truly sorry.  It doesn't matter what kind of relationship you had with your Dad - I'm glad you are seeking therapy.  With all of the hormones racing through your body right now, I'm sure it could be somehow related to PP.  I'm just glad you are seeking help.  Feel free to talk to us on here anytime!
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  • Temp534591562502098Temp534591562502098
    I'm sorry! Zoloft and a few other drugs are fine to take while nursing. I would definitely try some meds if it were me.
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  • terri_doula2010terri_doula2010 member

    Thanks, y'all. It seems I found a good therapist and I see her for the second time tomorrow. Hopefully it will help. We're not going to try drugs yet, but I will if I have to. I have in the past, but I'd really rather not while breastfeeding.

     Still waiting for my dad to die. He is doing very badly and this whole waiting thing is driving me crazy. Ugh!

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