Community› The Bump Month Clubs› November 2011 Moms
November 2011 Moms
New Discussion

F/U to Work Problems...Depression?

littlewinnie15littlewinnie15
in November 2011 Moms

I posted yesterday about work issues, and just wanted to write a follow up. I talked to my boss and I'm feeling much better. We are going to have daily morning meetings where we outline my work for the day.

But, I ended up making a doctor's appointment because of the panic attack. I was just really struggling to pull myself together with everything that happened. My doctor told me that 30% of cases of postpartum depression start before birth, and that it can present itself as anxiety rather than sadness. We talked about meds, but instead I told her I'd be more comfortable starting out with just talking with someone.

So, I have an appointment next Friday with a counseling center. I feel really embarrassed and weak. I don't want to tell any of my friends or family about it... I feel like my work problems were the catalyst, but my issues with stress and anxiety about the baby go so much deeper, and there are a lot of other factors.

Just wanted to share and see if anyone else can relate. I had no idea that PPD could start so soon...this is one part of pregnancy I was definitely NOT prepared for....

Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
Report Reply to Post

Re: F/U to Work Problems...Depression?

  • pghjenpghjen member

    I am so glad that you talked to your boss and came up with a good solution for your work.

    And I think it is great that you are talking to a counselor about anxiety, PPD, whatever it is.  It is nothing to be embarrassed about and you shouldn't feel embarrassed or weak.  It is strong for you to seek out some help if you think you need it.  

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • varkeyrvarkeyr

    Glad to know you were able to work things out at work.

    Never feel weak or embarrassed about seeking help. It is the strong and smart people that seek it out. I just am glad your doctor is taking this seriously. I never have understood why we as women feel weak or embarrassed for seeking the help of others. I know I try to do everything myself, and I have a good friend who gives me a kick in the butt as a reminder that sometimes we all need help.She also reminds me that there is no such thing as SUPERWOMAN, just moms.

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker image.
    Report Reply
  • annily81annily81
    I've been going to counseling too, I feel like it really does help.  Life is stressful enough, and there are so many changes that come with pregnancy and having a baby, physical, mental, emotional, and hormonal that there's no shame in talking about it and getting some support!
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Jing22Jing22 member
    Do not feel embarrassed or weak about this.  Women do not talk about these issues openly enough and I bet it is a lot more common than you are thinking.  



    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker



    BabyFruit Ticker



    Report Reply
  • littlewinnie15littlewinnie15
    Thanks everybody. I know I shouldn't feel embarrassed, I just can't help it. It's weird that this can be one of the happiest times in my life yet I'm still struggling so much. I'm extremely lucky to have my awesome DH... I don't know what I'd do without him!!
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"