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Delayed depression?

mistd78mistd78 member
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DD is a few days away from 7 months old, and up until the last week or so, all has been well.  The last couple of weeks though I feel like I am becoming more depressed.  I know part of it stems from my "friends" of the last 15 years being MIA, as though having a baby means I have the plague.  But it just seems that I am a lot more easily stressed with my mother (who watches DD, and is amazing), my DH (who works out of town 3+ weeks at a time), finances (we are looking to sell and buy house), and overall everything.  Normally all these things I can take in stride, but it just seems that it is becoming harder and harder.  I NEVER feel stressed about DD she actually is what helps me to deal with everything else.  I guess I am asking if the post partum depression can begin at a later time after delivery, or is this just situational?  Any feedback is appreciated, TIA
~Misty
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Re: Delayed depression?

  • AlexisLAAlexisLA member
    How long have these feelings been going on? Maybe it is just the return of your cycle of hormones and will pass in a few days.
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  • JJ_13JJ_13 member
    Yes, it can strike later - anytime during the first year. Keep an eye on it and if you don't feel better in a week or two, talk to your midwife or doctor. There's no shame in getting help. Talk therapy and medication can do wonders (and there are medications that are breastfeeding safe!).
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  • Emerald27Emerald27 member
    JJ_13 said:

    Yes, it can strike later - anytime during the first year. Keep an eye on it and if you don't feel better in a week or two, talk to your midwife or doctor. There's no shame in getting help. Talk therapy and medication can do wonders (and there are medications that are breastfeeding safe!).

    Absolutely this! With PP hormones, PPD can strike as late as in the second year! Good for you for listening to your body/feelings and reaching out!

    I would definitely mention it to your DD's pediatrician or your GP or OB. There are lots if great resources out there to assist moms in getting through PPD, both formal and informal. Best of luck, and hang in there!
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  • bliss611bliss611 member
    I had PPD around that time as well. I went back to work when DS was 4 months old and was fine with everything and then at 8 months I was constantly stressed, upset, and sad. A lot came out about wanting more time with him but it wasn't the cause, just what was bothering me at the time. I loved my job. Keep an eye out for continuing symptoms. If things do not get better, talk to your doctor.
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  • musicalmama5musicalmama5 member
    I would definitely recommend finding a good therapist. Don't let this fester! You owe it to yourself and your LO to get healthy again. You want to look back on her first year as all happiness. :)

    Good luck!
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  • alysie89alysie89 member
    I'm 8 months PP and have just begun having problems, so I asked my GP and she said anytime with in the first year is very normal. Alot of things can influence when and if it starts.
    I would echo what others have said, and go talk to your GP or Midwife, they are also a wealth of knowledge of little things you can do throughout your day to day life that can make things a bit easier such as altering diet to include a wider variety of veggies, and making sure to take the appropriate multi vitamin.
    Good luck and Take care!
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  • angierafaelaangierafaela
    Yes, PPD can appear this late in the game. Visit your PD and talk to him. If it is in fact PPD you're experiencing, KNOW that IT GOES AWAY with the proper treatment. Drugs aren't for everybody. They were helpful for me after I had a difficult bout with antenatal and post partum depression. It goes away. No matter how helpless you feel at the moment please remember it goes away. It will get better and you will get back to your normal self in due time. Please let us know how you make out.
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