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Postpartum Depression
I think I have PPD
I know I need to call my OB and see her about this....I think I've been dealing with PPD since LO was a couple weeks old but haven't gone in to see anyone about it.....DH just thinks I'm tired and my parents are against taking meds for anything....they self medicate with alcohol..but I feel like my symptoms have gotten worse. I had a huge meltdown a couple days ago...LO would not take a nap and I was screaming at her and the dog... I feel anxious all the time, I don't want anyone to hold LO and I haven't left her since she was born except a couple times with my mom for a few hours. DH wants to visit his parents in FL soon and I'm scared $hitless to take her there on a plane because I'm afraid she will get hurt and that his parents will try to take her away from me (i dont know why i think that...?!?!?!) Like PP have said, I don't want to do anything except be with her...I don't even really care if DH is there...and she doesn't sleep thru the night so I get up with her and then I can't go back to sleep so I'm getting like nothing....I've tried a lot of diff. things thinking its stress/exhaustion...trying to go to bed earlier, taking baths, running on the TM, crafting as a hobby, but nothing makes me feel better. I just don't know how to let my family know or DH that I have a problem...
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Re: I think I have PPD
You of course are tired and I agree exhaustion totally contributes to depression and anxiety...however, it sounds to me like you need to talk to your doctor. And, if you and your doctor think it's best for you to get on something, that is your decision and your parents do not even need to know. The medication is there for a reason, and it will help take the edge off until you can get back to feeling like yourself agian and then you may be able to reduce the dosage or stop taking it after a few months. The most important thing is for you to be a healthy mommy for your baby.
hang in there and I hope that you start feeling better soon.
Oh, and as for letting DH know you are struggling...approach it like you want to feel good for him and your baby. Let him know that you need his support. Your doctor also might have some suggestions for talking to your DH/family. It's very scary for DH-he doesn't want to believe that you are anything but loving life.
Or, maybe see if he'll go with you to the doctor to hear how common it is and for the doc to explain what's really going on with you.
Maybe start by calling the nurse and telling her your dilemma and seeing what she thinks.