When my son was only 2 weeks old, I was in the middle of a severe case of "the baby blues" My husband swore I had PPD because prior to going into labor, he had JUST gotten home from a 2.5 week hospital stay from his incredibly debilitating accident at work. I was 8.5 months pregnant when this happened, and only 2 days after he came hom I went into labor. So here I am with a newborn to take care of as well as a husband I had to help shower, dress, & eat. Not to mention trying to help him with the depression he was going through. My Dr said I had no chance of not getting PPD, but i just don't think I have it. She prescribed me anti-deprressants, and a few nights sleep. After 4 nights, I felt GREAT!!! I stopped taking the pills that week. My son is 7 weeks old now, and I still feel much better. Not to mention my husband is getting better as well, and can finally help with his son. Did I jump the gun going on them? Or off them?? I just don't think they were necessary, and because I was so sad I felt at the time I would do anything to help me feel better.
Baby Ethan's Mommy
Re: I stopped taking my anti-depressants