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PPD at 6 months?

nikki1800nikki1800
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My baby will be 6 months old next week, but I'm starting to wonder if I have PPD?  Last night I had a horrible panic attack, and I feel terrible because I woke my husband up and it upset my baby.  Lately I've just felt like I can't deal with one more thing.  My baby is getting over a cold, and he hasn't been sleeping very well.  We're all exhausted, and I'm sure that's contributing to it.  I also had surgery a couple months ago, and I've had the flu and a cold in the past month.  Then this past week I had an early miscarriage.  I'm not sure if I'm just reacting to all this bad stuff going on, or if I really have depression.  I can't sleep, I'm exhausted all the time, I keep getting sick, and I can't even do basic things without a ton of effort.  I feel really sad and isolated.  I've been trying to get in to see a therapist, but unfortunately all the therapists in my town are pretty flaky (at least the ones I've seen).  Does anyone have any advice?  I'm trying so hard to be a good mom and a good wife, but I'm totally burned out :'(
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Re: PPD at 6 months?

  • lemonJAMlemonJAM member

    Have you talked to your regular doctor?  That is who prescribed my anitdepressant and it has made a world of difference.  Something to look into while you're searching for the right therapist anyway.  Hang in there! 

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  • totallyshockedtotallyshocked member
    I agree with previous post. I now see my normal practitioner and she does my meds and also spends a bit talking to me.....also right after the baby my midwife was the one handling my meds. I did therapy for a little and it helped but I have to say personally the meds (esp for panic attacks) work soooo fast. Good luck
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  • seahorse mamaseahorse mama
    How long did it take for the meds to kick in? Can you take them if you are nursing?
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  • lemonJAMlemonJAM member

    imageseahorse mama:
    How long did it take for the meds to kick in? Can you take them if you are nursing?

     I've been taking mine for 1 week.  I felt worse for the first two days and then I felt much better.  I'm not cured but I feel like I can handle my emtions much better already and my anxiety has really decreased.  Not sure about nursing on meds.

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