Postpartum Depression
Is this baby blues or PPD?
Since the birth of my baby 3 weeks ago, I?ve had spells of crying uncontrollably on and off. I feel like a lot of the depression and stress revolves around my challenges with breast feeding. But my mom and husband keep telling me that I look so miserable and that I should be happy.
I had a check up with my OB the other day and was bawling uncontrollably to the point that I could barely talk. Honestly I?m pretty embarrassed now when I think about my behavior but I felt completely out of control. The OB gently told me to make sure I forced myself to get outside and get some sunlight and that I?d feel better.
I forgot to ask him how I?d know if what I?m experiencing is ?baby blues? or PPD?
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Re: Is this baby blues or PPD?
I actually am having a similar experience. I had a great pregnancy and birth experience and now I feel like my whole world is collapsing. Previous to this, including my entire pregnancy, I don't think I ever cried once. In the past two weeks I have broken down in front of every single person that has come to my house to visit.
I, too, have had problems with breastfeeding, although I cannot say that I think this is where most of my anxiety and depression lies. I was trying to 'wait it out' a bit, but my husband saw how miserable I was and asked me to call my OB. I have an appointment Monday. My best suggestion is to ask for help! I spoke to a nurse who called my house to see how I was doing. I asked her if she thought it was too early, and she said it's never too early to get help when you are not feeling well. Just the fact that I have an appointment on Monday is getting me through the weekend.
I hope you feel better soon!
Please ask your OB about this again...I don't love that (s)he told you to get out side more.
Two weeks after my DD was born, I called my OB because I was anxious, short tempered and incredibly sad. I had it with my first baby too and I knew how detached I was from him. I refused to let my DD or my toddler son be affected negatively by this and calling my OB was the best decision I made.
I'd say by this point, it's PPD but talk with your OB again. Good luck!!
please check out this website. https://postpartumstress.com/
there is help available. did your OB give you any paperwork to fill out? (there should be a depression scale). I wish he would have taken you more seriously.