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I'm back.

SaraMaeHeinickSaraMaeHeinick
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I've written a couple posts on here about feeling like I had more than just the "baby blues." Well ..

My name is Sara. I was just diagnosed with PPD. I'm tired, I'm scared .. I feel helpless and hopeless. I feel like no one I talk to understands the seriousness of what I am going through.

I hope that maybe, just maybe I can find some support here.

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  • BlairWaldorfBlairWaldorf member

    I'm so sorry.

    & I'm so proud of you for getting help.  You deserve better than what you are feeling now.

    & you will get better.  I promise. 

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  • ssf10ssf10
    I know exactly how you feel.  I was just diagnosed with PPD this week, and it seemed like anytime I tried to talk to anyone about how I feel they just brush it off and say it will go away.  I hope things get better for you soon!
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  • totallyshockedtotallyshocked member
    I promise you things will get better. I had it soooo soooo bad and now everyday is a little better. Give it time and ask for help when u need it
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  • tbone22308tbone22308
    It does get better. Honest. At my worst, I was afraid to be alone with DD. I looked at her and felt nothing. Now I miss her when she goes to bed for the night, and feel those warm fuzzies when she smiles. Am I cured? no. But i'm a heck of a lot better than I was. One day at a time.
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  • jerseymom98jerseymom98

    It really does get better!!! It does take a bit of time meds and counseling can assist in helping. It does help to find a friend or internet friend or someone who you can vent to that understands what you're are going through...  Also ensuring you are getting enough rest can help too.

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  • SaraMaeHeinickSaraMaeHeinick
    Thanks ladies! :-)
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  • GPGIRLYGPGIRLY
    It does get better. I am only two weeks in on treatment and I actually felt happy a few times. I can't remember when the last time I could feel happiness was. Probably before I was pregnant. Just wanted to say hi and if you want to talk PM me. :)
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  • julybaby23julybaby23
    I second that it does get better. I'm 3 months PP and pretty much back to normal.I was expecting PPD becuase I had a history of depression. Instead I got PPA and PTSD from my labor... which wasn't even a bad labor... just way too much for me to handle emotionally. I have been on prozac since 3 days post partum and I felt human again by 2 weeks post partum and like myself again at about a month and a half. I am sorry you are struggling and hope you get better soon! You will if you get treatment whether it is counseling or meds. I still have bad days for sure, but overall I feel pretty good. You will too.
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  • ImChrisBrideImChrisBride member

    I'm sorry.  We all feel your pain.  But it DOES get better if you keep talking about it and seeking help and support!

    I too felt like no one understood.  I lost a few friends because of my PPD - they didn't understand how horrible it was for me, and couldn't handle what was happening to me as a result.  It sucks to not feel like you have anyone to lean on who gets it.  I highly recommend seeing a therapist if you can.  It wasn't until I started therapy that I finally realized that I really wasn't crazy and that I have a real illness over which I have very little control. It just helped me to be told by a professional that what I was experiencing was common, and not my fault.

    Hugs!  You will get through it. Promise. :)

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