Hi all! I don't normally post much, mostly just lurk and borrow some advice when needed. I don't really know where to start. Mostly, I feel like I have been struggling with some PPD and I just feel so overwhelmed I don't know where to start or what my first step should be. Taking meds make me nervous for some reason. Probably because I'm a control freak and feeling like I don't have control over my body scares me A LOT! After doing a lot of research and talking to my husband I feel like I need to do something. So my question is have any of you ladies struggling with depression used therapy, and if so has it been successful? TIA!!
Re: PPD-therapy?
I have ppd and anxiety, and I'm 10 weeks pp. I just saw my doctor an hour ago and we are going to switch my meds as the wellbutrin isn't doing enough.
If meds are suggested for you, take them. It hopefully won't be for forever.
Good luck!
I have a 7 month and started really struggling with PPD and anxiety when he was 3 months. I'm just starting to feel better. I finally got help, and started taking meds and going to therapy. The meds really helped with my anxiety, and therapy really helped me to see that most of what I was going through was normal and I was being to hard on myself. I really suggest reaching out for help (husband, family members, good friends, and doctors) Once I finally started feeling better I got to enjoy motherhood.
Hang in there and please know that it does get better!!! Don't be afraid to get help.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with getting on medication though! Natural supplements may not work for everyone, especially if PPD/PPA is severe. My therapist suggested I give Zoloft a try to take the edge off. At that time, I figured I would give myself another week or two to see how I progressed. I started feeling better and didn't feel the need. But I would've had no problem getting on medication if necessary.
It really does get better, I promise! Just make sure you reach out to your husband, family, OB and let them know how you're feeling and get the proper treatment right away.