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cloey615 · November 2011

Hi everyone,This is my first post here. I was recently diagnosed with post partum depression about 3 weeks ago. My son is 9 months old and I've been having a hard time for a while I just internalized it all because I was afraid everyone would think I'm a bad mom. Its been a rough adjustment, with my son coming a month early, being in the NICU and then he was colic. Once we got everything figured out and got him on formula ( he was colic on my breast milk) he became a happy little boy. I know I love him but there are some days where I have just thought about running away, that he would be better off without me. I feel like he doesn't love me and that I'm a bad mom even though rationally I know I put every ounce of energy I have into him. I'm a working mom and I hate my job right now. I'm a teacher and it's super stressful. I feel really isolated and alone even though I know there are people who I can talk to. My husband is great and understanding butim afraid he is going to get sick of me complaining and leave. I feel like I'm in this dark hole right now and I'm trying so hard to get out of it but I keep falling down. I'm on meds and see a therapist and am just looking for a support network to have around me. I don't know if anyone is interested in chatting over pm as a support system, but I would love that. Thanks forlistening!

ladipale · November 2011

I am so sorry you are experiencing PPD but I am so happy you are getting help.

On your darkest days, just get through the moments. On your good days, know that you will get better.

I had antenatal OCD but didn't know it until after I had my baby. An unexpected c-section threw me into a very dark place, but now I see a psychiatrist and a therapist and I'm on meds.

Please feel free to PM me anytime.

::: hugs :::

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