PPD - how do you know/who do you contact?

dvladybug · March 2013

The earlier post, and me crying in the bathroom at work this morning, got me thinking that I might be struggling with PPD. I thought I did before but figured the happier times outweigh the sadder/emotional times and that I'm fine.

I am in an odd situtaion at work as I'm trying to transfer closer to home and I truly dislike my job. I'm sure this attributes to my emotional state but I have this nagging feeling that I need to seek professional help. Ladies that have PPD, does this sound familiar? Also, if my twins are 6 mos of age now do I still reach out to my OB or seek other professional help?

Mrs.RockyM · March 2013

My pediatrician has me fill out evaluations about DD2 at each of her monthly appointments, and they also ask about my well being and if I'm depressed. I'm betting you could reach out to your OB, but your pediatrician may also be able to refer you to

lady dixneuf · March 2013

it does to me.

I mean, everyone with new babies is under stress. It's when the good outweighs the bad that it's time to need help. Also that feeling you're feeling? The nag? That's it right there.

I'd start by calling your OB and go f

cardiganmom · March 2013

You could go to either. I happen to have my yearly appt with my obgyn and I filled out the ppd/ppa survey thing and had a high number so she prescribed me meds, referred me to a therapist and I'm following up with her in a month . A week or 2 later I had