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Hi everyone...

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I have been lurking on your board for a little while now and I'm seriously thinking of calling my doctor. But I feel so stupid when I think of actually saying it out loud. I feel like I am overreacting to things and the doctor will say "well there's nothing wrong with you". Does anyone have any suggstions on what to say when I call to make the appointment? All that comes to mind is "I think I may have PPD". TIA
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Re: Hi everyone...

  • katesmom73katesmom73

    I can relate to you so much.  I wrote a post below and got some great responses but ever since I wrote it down, I've been trying to talk myself out of it - I'm just overwhelmed, I'll get over it, etc.  And who knows, I could be right.

    So, what I did is I made an appointment for a general checkup.  I need to get my cholesterol levels checked, you're thyroid can go haywire after having a baby so I'll get that checked plus I had low platelets throughout my pg so I'd like to get that checked as well.  On purpose, I found a doctor in my network who specializes in women's health and has a child (I checked her bio) so I feel a little more comfortable bringing this up. I didn't have a general practice doctor - I've just been seeing my ob/gyn for annuals.

     


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  • tbone22308tbone22308
    I was exactly the same way. Any time i had even a minute of feeling normal i'd say "oh, see, there's nothing wrong with me!" But then sure enough i'd be back in the lows soon enough. And that's exactly what i said on the phone when they asked what i was coming in for, "i think i'm developing PPD". See a doctor you trust and feel comfortable talking with. I'm lucky that i love my OB and i felt comfortable talking to her about it.
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