Postpartum Depression
Well it's official.
My name is Amber and I was diagnosed with PPD last week. I really think that I was misdiagnosed and have PTSD, but that's another story. I finally went to the doctor after I moved from being angry and short-tempered with my husband to snapping at my son also. I felt like I could handle it when it was just DH, but I got scared when I had to put DS in his crib because I was afraid that I would shake him out of anger. So I guess I made the "first step" in admitting that I have a problem.
So here I am. I'm 22 (today is actually my birthday) and I just got out of the Army. We live in Florida currently but are moving to Ohio in the next few months. Hopefully I can find some support here 
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Re: Well it's official.
Welcome! And let me say (as the wife of a former soldier) thank you so much for your sacrifices and dedication to our country!
PPD sucks, there were days there that I didn't think I could survive, so I know how you feel. But the important thing is, you are getting help, and it really will get better. I'm 3 weeks into meds, and already feeling much better, though I still have down moments...
Good luck, and know there are some amazing women on this board, if you ever need to vent!