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This brings me back. Recovered PPD, not recovered birth related PTSD.

MoonlessNightMoonlessNight
in Postpartum Depression

Just reading all these posts is bringing me back to the worst time in my life, when I had PPD.  I've since recovered (it affected me for nearly two years) but since getting pregnant again I've realized I still have a lot of PTSD issues because of birth trauma. 

I truly feel for all of you.  My heart is breaking reading all your stories as I remember how painful it was.  If any of you ever need to talk feel free to send me a message on facebook (link below) or a PM on here.

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Re: This brings me back. Recovered PPD, not recovered birth related PTSD.

  • SweetTeana826SweetTeana826
    Thank you for this post.  I too had a traumatic delivery with my first child.  I almost died and when that happened, something within me changed.  I started Zoloft, but never sought therapy as I thought I could handle it on my own.  I eventually reached my breaking point recently and could barely recognize myself.  I did and said things that were not who I am.  Reaching rockbottom made me get help.  Thankfully, I now have a wonderful therapist and am seeing a psychiatrist who has changed up my meds and I can already feel a change...it's so weird to feel a little like "me" again.  I know I have a long road ahead of me, but it's good to read the recovery stories.  I too suffer from PTSD, so hugs to you, because it's awful.  I hope you're able to work through it with someone.
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