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At first I thought I just had baby blues which I know is suppose to go away within a few weeks postpartum.  Now, I notice things are getting worse.  I tried to kind of write it off and act like things were getting better but Ijust cant do it anymore.  My SO works 3rd shift and its almost like he's never around.  I cry alot, and when the baby goes to sleep I start to feel anxious and stuff when shes waking up.  It makes me feel bad because I just feel like I cant do this and I'm not doing good at it.  Sometimes I don't even want to do this.  It sounds absolutely terrible.  I didnt want to call the doctor about this because I feel ashamed that I feel this way.  Is this kind of what postpartum depression feels like?  I'm just having a really hard time.  I feel like I'm going out of my mind some days.  :(

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  • wihakaydawihakayda
    I know its hard, easier said then done, but there really is no need to be ashamed. It does sound like you are dealing with some PPD issues and it would be a good idea to call your doctor up, if nothing else but to be sure that it is PPD. There are plenty of options to help with the anxiety and depression that you mentioned, you don't need to feel like this. These ladies are an amazing group, and while the board may seem slow we are always here if you just need to chat, so don't hesitate to post.
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    Your LO is still young.  I am not trying to brush it off, because it could definitely be something more.  Talk to your doctor about it at your 6 week appointment.  Good luck!
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    thank you for the reply.  I guess I was not really wanting to admit that that is whats going on more than likely.  I'm going to call 2morrow and see what they can do.
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    imagetri047:
    Your LO is still young.  I am not trying to brush it off, because it could definitely be something more.  Talk to your doctor about it at your 6 week appointment.  Good luck!

    oddly enough they do 4 week appointments here and I already had mine

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    imagessf10:

    imagetri047:
    Your LO is still young.  I am not trying to brush it off, because it could definitely be something more.  Talk to your doctor about it at your 6 week appointment.  Good luck!

    oddly enough they do 4 week appointments here and I already had mine

    Oh...then I will definitely give them a call.  It won't hurt.  :) 

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    First off DONT BE ASHAMED. It is the same as being sick. Its nothing you did and for the most part is treatable. Call your doctor. Even for a well exam. You have so many options too if you fear taking meds but I see your a formula feeder like myself so your options there are large. Counseling helped me a lot at first. Then I did eating better which will help you wonders. Then I also get an hour in 3-5 times a week. Stuck with the baby>? Take LO running. Buy those cheezy workout videos.....they do work and they make you feel good.

     

    Just so you know I got PPD at 1 week! And I was scared out of my mind. It took me 3 different drugs trials (my body can be very funny) plus all i mentioned to start feeling better but now I do........its like day and night. I had it really really bad and even I am getting better. 

     

    Private message or post on her if you ever need someone to talk to. and Dont Be Embarrassed!! You ARE a GREAT mom because you see a problem and you want to fix it, not ignore it. HUGS 

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    imagetotallyshocked:

    First off DONT BE ASHAMED. It is the same as being sick. Its nothing you did and for the most part is treatable. Call your doctor. Even for a well exam. You have so many options too if you fear taking meds but I see your a formula feeder like myself so your options there are large. Counseling helped me a lot at first. Then I did eating better which will help you wonders. Then I also get an hour in 3-5 times a week. Stuck with the baby>? Take LO running. Buy those cheezy workout videos.....they do work and they make you feel good.

     

    Just so you know I got PPD at 1 week! And I was scared out of my mind. It took me 3 different drugs trials (my body can be very funny) plus all i mentioned to start feeling better but now I do........its like day and night. I had it really really bad and even I am getting better. 

     

    Private message or post on her if you ever need someone to talk to. and Dont Be Embarrassed!! You ARE a GREAT mom because you see a problem and you want to fix it, not ignore it. HUGS 

    I just didn't want to admit it.  I went as far as this past week ignoring it.  Trying to make myself think I'm fine when I know that I'm not and today I just lost it.  I have cried about all day and I just feel like I'm failing her.  Plus being lonely all the time does not help since he works 3rd shift.  Its getting worse and I feel like I'm hanging by a thread here.  The idea of telling someone that I feel so badly and actually having to admit it scares me.  I don't feel like I'm going to hurt her or anything, but I get so mad sometimes and fruistrated.  Plus I feel like I'm doing this all by myself which makes me mad at my SO even though its not his fault I just cant help it.  When she cries I usually cry to.  Its a miserable feeling.

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