Anyone else feeling down?

ExcitedMum2B · May 2013

I've been bordering depressed lately, I'm not sure if it's a "normal" hormone thing or if it is something else.

Of course last night for a moment I had the fleeting thought that DD and DH would be better off without me, I'm sure that's not likely to be normal. Guess it's time to see if I can get in to see my primary.

Maebb · May 2013

I've been feeling a little bit PMSy, but I don't know about depressed. I do have moments of feeling like I'm maybe not very good wife, mother, employee, daughter, friend, etc. Your DH and LO love you, need you, and appreciate you, and you probably need to hear that more often. I know I do. I'm sorry you are feeling depressed, and it is probably good to go see a doctor and make sure you're taking care of yourself. I would also talk to DH, a close female friend, and maybe a female family member if you're in a position to do so. They know you and might be able to offer advice. Hugs!

kerrigrooves · May 2013

Ive had a very weepy day, cried about the breastfeeding not working out, cried when my cousin told me she got into Harvard business school, LO has been so fussy all day and I dont feel like dealing with it.

I know Im not PMSing but I just cant get out of this funk today.

Im sorry you're feeling down, if you have any suicidal thoughts or if you have consistent negative feelings that are keeping you from taking care of yourself and your family then I would def see someone.

BabyMakes 3 · May 2013

Good for you for seeing the importance of talking to someone, especially a dr. I definitely have days where I feel like a less than perfect mommy. It's usually a day where I got angry or frustrated with LO and then I feel awful about it which makes me second guess my mommy skills. Talk to your DH. When I feel a bit down which is always around my AF time, going for a walk with LO really helps.

techg0ddess · May 2013

You mean as in running away or doing yourself in? Either way you should probably see someone about it. I had the thought last night too of just running away. I find I've become irritable again. I haven't been this bad since before my divorce. I think I'm finding it hard to take care of baby, hubby, the house and myself. Hubby has a physical job and comes home exhausted but his only chore is laundry (which he does one day a week since we have to go to the laundry mat) and still expects me to cook dinner when I get home. He also thinks baby wants me all the time now. Why don't you entertain him for a bit? It might be time for a mommy break and a daddy mommy date

and maybe a house keeper

ExcitedMum2B · May 2013

Thanks mamas. I wish I could run away, but it was more like thinking my life insurance is worth more than I'm earning. Of course, I'm sure it has a "doing yourself in" clause (techgoddess, that phrase made me LOL).

I loathe the idea of getting on AD's, because when I tried them before they made me very anxious. But it might be time. Or I might need a pint of ice cream for dinner.

CSmith8911 · May 2013

I struggle with situational depression. Have the occasional off days. I BF and have been on lexapro before which was great for me. But since DS was born I haven't gotten on anything. But best of luck and know you are not alone!

shella923 · May 2013

I was having MAAJOOORRR anxiety, which in turn was leading to me feeling depressed, loss of appetite, not enjoying the baby, etc. And I talked about it on here and people encouraged me to talk to DH...then my family started noticing...long story short my sister made me go to PCP....I am on Paxil now and seeing a therapist and I have been feeling AWESOME!!! I was so against SSRI's and therapy but I really needed it and now I don't see what's the big deal. I actually enjoy going to therapy and I the pills started working in 3 weeks. As my good friend (who's been on Prozac for years) said to me, "Ya know, it's not like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest or anything" (proceeded to stab at food with fork while groaning). LOL!

maven212 · May 2013

You are absolutely not alone. Please speak to your doctor as quickly as possible. Such thoughts at worst are dangerous and at best make you feel bad. You don't have to feel bad like this. Your doctor will have many options to help you feel better.

I can assure you that your LO will always be better with you. I know that was a fleeting thought, but still.

i've not been depressed, exactly, but I have been extremely grumpy and a little down. I mean reaaaaaaallly grumpy - long stretches of very angry at anyone but LO. I think, in my case, sleep has a lot to do with it, exfremely tight budget, feeling like I'm underperforming at work etc. - none of these things help. I'm not sure what to make of it.

Anyway, I am very sorry to hear you are feeling so down. I hope you feel better soon.

zmoss · May 2013

Yep. I suffer from Depression and Anxiety before I was pregnant. My pregnancy totally mellowed me out. Now I feel it creeping back in with bouts of angry hysteria mixed in. I know I should go to the Dr and take my meds (Werllbutrin) but I'm in denial about the severity of this.

I think its because I was talking to my OB about it and he was all like "Its normal adjustment and hormones."

I miss my therapist. He was awesome!

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