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Basic Diagnosis questions for anyone

SimDohSimDoh
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1)How long after baby, could it be PPD?

2) who should diagnosis PPD, my primary doctor, my OBGYN, or a therpaist, or psychiatrist??

3) Is it likely to quickly get over PPD without medical intervention?

I am 6 months PP and wondering if i would classify as PPD or just Dep. I feel very attached to my baby and love spending time with her, but lack of sleep, adjustment issues, marital struggles, lack of enthusium and self esteem struggles has had a major affect on me this past few months.

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Re: Basic Diagnosis questions for anyone

  • alamo10alamo10

    1) I think you can have PPD for up to a year PP, though I could be wrong on that.

    2) My OBGYN diagnosed me at my 2 week check up but since you are 6 months PP, maybe contact your primary doctor to see what he/she thinks.

    3) Most people I have known with PPD have needed medication but didn't stay on it for long. I have been on medication for 2 months now and don't plan on coming off of it anytime soon because it makes me feel great.

      That's great that you feel attached and love spending time with your baby. That's something I still struggle with. Lack of sleep can make anyone not feel like themselves and take away their enthusiasm. But definately get it checked out if you really feel like something isn't right, better safe than sorry.

    Hope that helps!

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  • jaime5121jaime5121

    I was diagonsed when my son was nearly 7 months old.  You can develop PPD anytime within that first year PP or within a year after you wean from BFing. 

    You can talk you whoever you feel comfortable talking to.  My OB/GYN prescribed me my meds.

    Only you and your doctor can decide what course of treatment is right for you.  If you don't want to even consider medication (not pushing them, but they can really help!) I would contact a counsellor instead of a doctor.  I knew I was too far gone for only therapy to work.  I was very attached to my son - he was my only source of joy.  Everything else in my world was falling apart.  That doesn't need to be a part of PPD.  Most people thing of PPD as not being attached to your child - that doesn't need to be a part of your PPD.  Being with my son was the only time I was happy.  GL

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