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How do I know?

elicia11elicia11
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I'm wondering if I do have some form of ppd.  I had my boys about 6 mos ago, and they were in the NICU for 3 mos.  I thought I would love being a mom but I feel so overwhelmed.  I'm back to work which helps but the nighttimes are so stressful and I often feel I'm in over my head.  I love my boys but the minute the crying starts I tense up inside and cringe.  I wish I could just be patient and loving with them but instead I get frustrated and tend to just put them in a swing and walk away because I can't deal.  Is this ppd?  Who do you go to for diagnosis?  Should I make an appt with my primary, my ob/gyn, or do i find a therapist?  Thanks in advance for any help/advice, it is much appreciated.
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Re: How do I know?

  • cloclo85cloclo85

    I have PPD. I had the same symptom as you about tensing up and cringe when my baby would cry. I would do the same, just give her to my mother and walk away. I would not want to do anything with her. I was just uninterested and I only wanted her to sleep so I would not hear her. The minute I would hear her, even if I was not taking care of her, it would still make my heart beat faster. I was completly overwhelmed! Look up PPD websites for info. If you find you have some symptoms, you should go see a doctor. Your obGyn would definitly know because thats what she deals with everyday and she will not just want to ''sell'' you meds like some doctors would. My obgyn said it is 50% of her patients that have PPD. Therapy helps me a lot too, meds alone would be enough to calm me, make me see everything clear, but not fix the cause...

    ''Every cloud has a silver lining.''
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