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feel sorry for my LO

christinasullie37christinasullie37 member
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I have been battling PPD for nearly a year now and its not getting any better.  I feel so sorry that LO has me for a mother.  I just realized that all of her issues are because of me.  I am to the point where I just go through the motions and have nothing left to give.  I know you are all going to tell me to get help and i have tried but it is very difficult when you can't afford it.  
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  • BlondieBia21BlondieBia21 member
    You can do it. Have you tried methods from home? Exercise, eating a balanced diet, taking time for you, increase vitamin d, go outside, etc. Do not give up on yourself! An important coping mechanism (at least for me) is talking. The days when I hold it all in, are my worst ones. Hang in there mama, your sweet girl loves you!
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  • KsMi7KsMi7 member
    Everything you wrote is exactly how I feel... my LO is only a couple of days older than yours and I would have thought by now all my issues would have started to improve.  I find myself struggling to cope regularly.  I feel like I have been pretty up front with my husband regarding my feelings and he helps me for like a day and then I think he looks at my feelings as empty threats.  If that makes sense.  I feel like I don't want to do this, or anything anymore.  Its such a terrible feeling when you have this adorable, spunky little person bouncing around in front of you laughing.  I wish I could get help to ... but can't bring myself to work out the details and I know it will be an expensive process.
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  • shootthemoonshootthemoon member
    I was just like you ladies a couple of years ago, knowing I needed help but thinking I couldn't afford it. But you can get help. Try looking into the hospital where you delivered, see if they have a ppd support group. Mine does and it's free. And if you want to talk to someone one on one, most therapists will do a consultation for free and some can work on a sliding scale based on your situation. When I didn't have insurance, mine saw me for $30/session 2x a month. Even if that seems out of reach, getting past your depression will be so worth it. I know that ppd just makes it seem impossible to find a solution, but if you can power thru enough to get the help you need, you will start to feel so much better! Good luck, don't give up!
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