Hormones? PPD? or is DH really an a$$? (andreahshields)

ProfessorPedals825 · October 2013

I know there's already been a bit of discussion on PPD kicking in 6-7 months later, but I'm really feeling off the past few weeks. I was EP'ing for quite some time, but I decided it was time for me to wean from the pump. I've been doing this very gradually, but I keep wondering if this could be throwing my hormones out of whack. I'm crying a lot and catch myself fake smiling and fake laughing. I told DH today and he just blew me off and said "everybody gets depressed". Really? Thanks for the concern 8-| And everything he does is getting on my last nerve. I guess I need to call the OB but I was just hoping you ladies had some thoughts on this. Hormones? PPD? or is DH really an a$$?

ProfessorPedals825 · October 2013

mkc5869 said:

I'm going to go with a combo of them. He should have been more sensitive to what you were talking about. It was a rude and dismissive comment in my opinion. I know what you are talking about though. I have been in a bad mood ever since 6 months hit. l even found myself faking happiness a lot. I would often be mad at DH for no good reason other than that he was there....or that he wasn't there...or that he existed. I talked with my OB about it on Friday and he told me that it didn't really sound like full blown PPD but more of a hormonal issue. I have since stopped taking the mini pill and I'm feeling better every day. There must be something that happens at 6 months that makes us all go crazy. Maybe you could call and talk with a nurse or even go and see your OB? Either way, I hope that you get to feeling better.

Exactly this! So maybe not so much PPD but definitely something hormonal. I'm not on the pill because I got an IUD, but I'll give the OB a call and at least talk to the nurse to see what they say. Thanks.

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tetiananina · October 2013

Weaning can cause an emotional roller coaster. It's hard for me to give you my experience since I was pregnant when I weaned and who knows what my hormones were thinking... DH is a man! I swear if they could be pregnant for a week their opinions would change. I'm sorry he's not being sincere... I would talk to your OB. Better safe than sorry! ((Hugs))

ProfessorPedals825 · October 2013

I made an appointment to see the OB tomorrow morning. Thanks for your thoughts! You're all so great!

MickeyM04 · October 2013

Hmmm...I know for a fact that weaning can cause hormonal issues which can cause depression. My therapist warned me when I was about to wean (to get back on my psych meds) that I would probably feel even worse than I already felt (hence the need to get back on the meds) once I started weaning. And I did. Also every friend I know who has weaned said they cried like every day when they were weaning, were very moody, etc. If it were me, I would finish weaning, then give it a week or so and THEN see how I felt before I started worrying about PPD. Because I feel 99% certain that if you call your doctor and express your concerns and also mention that you are weaning they will probably say that could likely be the cause. I imagine that no one would want to officially start treating you for PPD if there's the possibility it may just be a simple hormonal flux due to weaning. But of course it never hurts to call. Just my advice.

GL and I hope you feel better once your boobs dry up!

orangegoggles · October 2013

:::hugs::: it could a combo of all three. Luckily I did not experience PPD/PPA, which is a miracle because I've struggled on and off with depression and anxiety for years. However, my sister had it after she weaned with all three of her children so I know weaning can have a large role in it. Best of luck at the doctors!

Petunia844 · October 2013

I can only tell you my experience, I was a MESS when I was weaning, it was a combination of things including that I didn't want to be weaning and felt like I was giving up, but I know a good part of it was my hormones going bananas. If it was me, as long as you aren't worried about your health or safety... I'd probably wait it out until the weaning is done and see how you feel.

adoxyinherear · October 2013

Ugh, sorry your DH is being insensitive. That's actually right around the time I started to feel really sad and uncertain again, and was crying like I had when we'd first brought DD home. I made some changes in my personal life (joined a mom's group, got more serious about self-care, etc.) and talked about how I was feeling a lot with friends and with DH, and it got better. I'd mentioned it to my midwife, too, and she'd said that talked it out was the best thing that I could do.

Lots of hugs. I hope you're feeling better soon.

pkaren · October 2013

andreahshields said:

I made an appointment to see the OB tomorrow morning. Thanks for your thoughts! You're all so great!

((HUGS)) It definitely sounds like its at least horomones. I think it never hurts to talk to a Dr about it. I got depressed a few years ago when DH was deployed overseas and my BFF moved two provinces away. I went to my dr for symptoms I was having due to stress and ended up bawling my eyes out for 45 min in his office. He didn't prescribe me anything, we both agreed it was situational and not hormonal/chemical but gave me some great advice to help with my stress and it felt good to talk to someone about my feelings. GL with your appt and I hope you feel better!

Mmm79 · October 2013

Oh, hon. I am sorry. I think you've gotten some great advice here. I am so glad you made an appointment with your OB. Keep us posted on how things are going. We are here for you.

MJM3108 · October 2013

There must be something around the 6 month mark that affects us... That's when my issues began, too. I hope all went well with your OB, and that you are starting to feel a bit better.

Sending lots of T&P your way, darlin!

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