Late onset PPD?

SJBride05 · April 2011

Can PPD start later versus shortly after baby is born?

TIA

danandkelly · April 2011

Yes, I've read and been told my a few professionals (OB and Psych doc) that it can happen anytime within a year from birth. Onset after that it isn't considered PPD but depression instead.

ETA: I was also told that changes within the first year can bring it on, like return to work, stopping nursing etc.

Kellina71 · April 2011

Ditto K & J! I have had ups and downs over the past two years. I am not sure if I attribute the ups and downs to pregnancy hormones or to other things going on in my life, but the downs for me mainly seemed to correspond w/ stopping BF-ing. But in general- so many changes in your life due to having a baby.

And then trying to convince myself that- WOW- here I am with the things (children) I wanted the most in the world, my life seems like it should be all good.... why am I feeling this way?!?!!?!.... Emotions and logic don't always match up.

(((HUGS))) to you. Email me if you would like to.

futrkingsley · April 2011

I hate harping but given what else you've posted, this could be connected to a thyroid issue. I had anxiety that set in at about 8 months that was accompanied by (in no particular order) insomnia, sudden weight loss, hair loss, heart palpitations. I hope you feel better soon.

SJBride05 · April 2011

futrkingsley:
I hate harping but given what else you've posted, this could be connected to a thyroid issue. I had anxiety that set in at about 8 months that was accompanied by (in no particular order) insomnia, sudden weight loss, hair loss, heart palpitations. I hope you feel better soon.

Thyroid and all other lab work came back normal.

Mrs.K&C · April 2011

Definitely, actually I read sometime after I had Sabrina that is it most common to start around 3 months. It's very often not right away.

soon2Bkranz · April 2011

I had it with Jonathan from the get go...But I feel like it hit full swing about 6-7 months when he was nursing less. I almost wanted to try and make him nurse more to help me feel better.

Somethings going on with you...we already know what its not so all we can do is keep scratching things off the list trying to figure out what it is...

HUGS

Lexi & Orion's Mommy · April 2011

as the official mirena hater , did you have one put in as birth control?

SJBride05 · April 2011

Lexi & Orion's Mommy:
as the official mirena hater , did you have one put in as birth control?

Nope. I'm actually not on any BC. Embarrassed

KellyMRocks · April 2011

As the PPs said, YES. And HUGGGGG.

m&m818 · April 2011

I can't even begin to explain the crazy that was in my head between 6-8 months. In short, yes it can.

Particularly this is when sh!t hit the fan for me. I think Maddy was 7 months.

m&m818 · April 2011

Went back some more in my blog and found this too. Man those hormones were wild.

SJBride05 · April 2011

m&m818:
Went back some more in my blog and found this too. Man those hormones were wild.

Thank you so much for sharing. Seriously. Thank you.

alyssa7 · April 2011

I had a mild case probably when Charlie was around 7 or 9 months. I didn't do anything for it but probably should have. It eventually went away on its own. I really felt like I had a rain cloud hanging over my head and I was sad and I had no idea why. I had no reason to be sad. Hope everything is ok.

kfishie · April 2011

Hugs to you. I have no personal experience but just wanted to pass along my two cents: To answer your question, yes you can have late onset. I recently went to a conference on PPD a couple of weeks ago. What I learned (from the medical community) is the 3 main types: baby blues, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Baby blues typically occur shortly after birth, PPD can occur anytime after delivery up to a year after birth, and PP is a very serious condition and very rare.

HUGE hugs to you!!!

ladipale · April 2011

Its not late onset. Anything within year of giving birth or weaning is considered PPD.

(hugs) PPD sucks, message me if you want/need to talk. I've found great solace in this blog: https://www.postpartumprogress.com/

and it has entries that can help you figure out if you are experience a postpartum mood disorder.

whatever you are feeling, i can guarantee that you are (1) not alone (2) still an amazing mother who loves her son (3) completely normal

SJBride05 · April 2011

ladipale:
Its not late onset. Anything within year of giving birth or weaning is considered PPD.
(hugs) PPD sucks, message me if you want/need to talk. I've found great solace in this blog: https://www.postpartumprogress.com/
and it has entries that can help you figure out if you are experience a postpartum mood disorder.
whatever you are feeling, i can guarantee that you are (1) not alone (2) still an amazing mother who loves her son (3) completely normal

Thank you, L.

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