Hi ladies! it's been awhile. Andrew will be one in 5 days! I can't believe it

rsrn02 · May 2011

I miss you all. I've really, really, and i mean really been struggling with post partum depression. I'm on count it my 6th different medication to try and beat this. We kept me on Lexapro and now added Abilify. I told my doctor yesterday this is enough. The meds she has prescribed and therapy is not helping. She needs to refer me to a psychiatrist. Because I think there is something deeper going on. I don't know what but there is. My work is suffering, my home life is suffering. my child is almost one and I want to be "present" when i'm with him. not in a haze.

i did struggle with depression prior to pregnancy but never this bad and never where medication or therapy didn't help. it's different this time.

i've already tried zoloft, celexa, wellbutrin, effexor and am now on lexapro and abilify. Oh and I also have crazy anxiety and panic attacks so I'm xanax too

I'm posting over here instead of the ppd forum because it's slow over there and I know you guys.

sorry for the long post. I'm just looking for some support.

dkays · May 2011

I'm so sorry to hear your are struggling with PPD. Have you had your B12 levels checked? I was diagnosed with a B12 Deficiency recently and was told it probably contributed to some mild PPD I had after Teagan was born. With my other three, I did not have any PPD issues.

Hope things get better soon and you enjoy Andrew's First Birthday!

richelle021 · May 2011

Hi and welcome back! Hugs to you and enjoy Andrew's birthday!

superaunt · May 2011

welcome back! happy bday to Andrew

itsmexine · May 2011

It's good to see you! I'm sorry your having a rough time with the PPD. I hope the psychiatrist can help sort things out for you. I hope to see you around more!

Happy birthday Andrew!

kikijbunny · May 2011

Hi, I remember you from TTC>35! Congrats on Andrew's impending birthday, and hugs to you for the struggles you're facing. I hope your doctors can figure out a helpful course soon.

Peppernut · May 2011

Oh! It's great to see you, but yeah, I am so sorry you are struggling. Oh, man. I think the psychiatrist is a good move, and have you looked into nutrition? Maybe, like PP said, it's B12? I hope you get some relief soon!

debbadebbadoo711 · May 2011

Welcome back! I am so sorry you are going through this. I've had issues before and after Charlie was born so I know how you feel. Going to see a Psychiatrist is the best thing to do because they are experts in this area. The family doctors only know so much- sometimes you need a specialist. Sometimes it takes many tries to get the meds just right so hang in there! I have my fingers crossed for you!

leslieb923 · May 2011

Good to see you! Happy Birthday Andrew!

dianah36 · May 2011

PPD really sucks. I had it after Raquel was born and was on Zoloft and Ativan (for anxiety). I found it really helpful to combine therapy with the meds BUT it was a year and about two months before I really felt back to myselft. I feel for you...definately go the psychiatrist route. Stay strong...there is light at the end of the tunnel.