Is 8 days PP too soon to call?

beccer · September 2010

Before TTC I was on Lexapro for anxiety. I spent a lot of my pregnancy crying for no particular reason. Especially near the end.
I'm 8 days PP and crying like crazy. At least 2-3 times a day. I get overwhelmed when she wants to eat a ton, I am already stressing out about work even though I have 11 weeks, I'm freaked out that my husband's back at work... The list goes on.
I don't know if u should call my doctor for medication or wait. I don't know if this is just normal "baby blues."

sarahmae8 · September 2010

Yes, you should call. The longer you wait, the worse it could get. Good luck and big hugs.

Lindsey7521 · September 2010

I would call! I couldnt hurt! Good luck.

synchrosally · September 2010

Never hurts to call. Even if the doc just wants to keep an eye on it, at least they are aware. My OB referred me to a psychologist before I left the hospital after my son was born.

melissawillr · September 2010

Congrats on the birth of your LO! I've struggled with anxiety my entire life. I'd say that my PPD peaked at 2-3 weeks after DS was born so I'd totally recommend calling your dr. Once I got on medication I felt much better.

rooska · September 2010

Definately call, better safe than sorry. But i did read (today actually) that the doctors won't really diagnose your with PPD until 2 weeks post partum because 80% of women experience baby blues. It isn't until aprx 2 weeks PP that they start to become concerned with prologned depression.

DEBBIE33CASEY · September 2010

it's never too soon!!!

lysa3950 · September 2010

Call.

totallyshocked · September 2010

Mine started at exactly 7 days out!! I had experience with depression and anxiety before so I knew this was different. Play it safe so it doesnt get worse

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