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Postpartum Depression
mama livingston
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PPD is ruining my life!
mama livingston
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Hi ladies! this is my first post on this board. I thought I was doing okay right after DH and I had DD but she's 9 weeks old and I just seem to feel worse and worse. the only part of my life that is working right now is with my baby. DH and I fight all the time (we barely ever had fights before), it's to the point that I feel like leaving him. I feel so lonely, I have no family or friends near where I live, so I come on here b/c I feel like I have a community of people I can relate to and feel friendly with, but I have been messing those friendships up too...when I went for my PP appointment I scored a 10 on the quiz they give, but just chalked it up to lack of sleep. Now DD is STTN and I feel like I'm getting more and more depressed and like my life is getting worse and worse. I know in reality it's not, I have great life, my DH is amazing and I like where we live despite the loneliness. I just can't seem to get over this feeling of sucking at everything I do and being sad. I know this is a super personal intro....I just really am looking for some friends and others who might understand what this feels like. TIA!
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Re: PPD is ruining my life!
Hormones are really something aren't they?
I understand how you feel, I also feel like I cannot do anything right, and I'm so sad I feel like I forget how to breathe.
I can't help you fix it, because I have no answers...
But, I'm sure you are doing a much better job than you think, I understand and I hope things feel better for you soon.
GL!
Hi,
I have PPD too, and I just have to say, get help now. If you are feeling depressed, talk to your doctor tomorrow. I waited and I really wish I hadn't.
If you ever want to talk, I am looking to make some friends on here too
I'm sorry you're feeling that way, just know you're not alone. I can relate to a lot of what you're going through. My family lives 1,500 miles from me, and I'm lucky if I get to see them once a year. It gets to be tough. Just know that there are some very nice ladies on here to talk to. (TB has helped me a lot when I've been down). I hope you find the help you need to find peace of mind. And just know I'm here if you ever need to talk.
I hate to say 'welcome' because I wish you didn't have to be here in the first place. PPD sucks.
Like PP said, get help sooner than later. I can vouch for the lack of sleep making a big impact, but now that you know it's more than that, you owe it to yourself to get that help.
I hope we are able to provide support for you!
I'm so sorry for how you are feeling. I used to hate when ppl would tell me that it will get better, BUT, like PPs said get help sooner than later. When I got help, things did get better. Lack of sleep and hormones will do it to you, unfortunately. You are not alone. Are there any PPD support groups in your area? I wish I would of joined one when I first found out. For me talking about it definitely helps.
Hugs to you!