This is my first time venturing on the PPD board. I've been trying to aviod it, but I now know that having the support of other moms is pretty amazing. My son is 4 months old and 2 Weeks ago I was diagnosed with PPD. I knew something was wrong, but thought I could work through it by myself. Boy was I wrong. My hubs and I were fighting ALL the time(we never used to fight) and I would cry myself to sleep because I felt worthless...like I was a bad mom. Thankfully I realized that I needed help and my doctor put me on Lexapro. I already feel so much better, but she told me to find support and what is better than finding support in my bump friends.
Re: just got the diagnosis
I took Lexapro too and did great on it. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask. I needed it for about 11 months and weaned off slowly around DS's birthday.
I also found that therapy helped. I only did it for a little while, but it still was a huge help. Having someone to talk to makes all the difference. This place can be great too- although it is a little slow here.
Good for you for seeing a doctor and doing what you needed to to take care of yourself. I know how hard it is!
Owen Matthew 11/1/2009 4lbs 10oz 16.5in
Born 5 weeks early by C/S | Severe Pre-Eclampsia
BFP #2 5/1/2011 | M/C @ 7 weeks | D&C 5/25/2011
TTC #2 | HSG Clear | SA 2% Morph otherwise great
3 failed Femara/TI cycles moving on to IUI
First off GREAT job getting help. Hardest and biggest step. I take Celexa (very similar to Lexapro and love it) It saved my life and relationship with DD.Side effects....pretty much none. But the bump has helped so much!
Welcome to our group and know we are all here for u! Best of luck