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I'm so scared. help

aperry743aperry743 member
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Hi this is my first time posting I'm anything like this. I had my daughter 5 weeks ago. When I brought her home I had a pretty bad case of baby blues that went away around the second week. But last week it all came back I feel dizzy, lightheaded, I can't focus on anything, when I do its like I zone out. Its like i dont even have energy to speak. I haven't been eating at all or sleeping much it's like I physically can't my mind is constantly thinking. .I am googling things like crazy 24/7 trying to see what's wrong with me thinking I have MS or a brain tumor.. I didn't get out of bed till 5 pm today while my mom watched my baby. I cried so hard and just want to know what's wrong. I'm so scared something bad is wrong my Dr prescribed me zoloft 50mg Tuesday he said I should feel better by Friday or saturday..but I see no end to this yet aND I'm terrified.. my husband is so.supportive as is my family telling me to rest and do whatever it takes.. I love christmas but this year I'm dreading getting out of bed today.. I just want to know of that's what you felt too or is there something bad wrong with me. I'm so scared. I feel like this can't be depression there are to many physical symptoms. .

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Re: I'm so scared. help

  • VegasGal1978VegasGal1978 member
    I never post here (I lurk often), but I hate to see when moms don't get a quick reply. The holiday must have everyone busy.

    Depression can take a very physical toll on a person. In my darkest time I had headaches and fogginess. I understand how scary it can be.

    Let the meds do their work and try to seek out a counselor that can help. If you can't find one on your own, ask your ob.

    Hang in there. Lean on the support of loved ones and seek out help. It does get better.
    Can't figure out the signature thing, so here's the short, short version.....first daughter born on November 10, 2013. She was conceived through the magic of IVF after 2+ years of TTC.
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  • aperry743aperry743 member
    Thanks so much for a reply.. I'm glad to hear u think its.normal..
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  • aperry743aperry743 member
    Yes he is so so helpful. Thankfully he is off tomorrow with it being the holidays. He has done a lot of the caring for her trying to let me overcome this.. as well as my mom. They are a godsend. I do think I felt a tad better today with only a couple of "spells" but I'm not sure if I was truely beginning to feel better or if my mind was just off of it since we had family over.. it's just a strange feeling I always saw depression as an intense sadness but I'm not really sad persay..I just feel out of body? Very foggy brained and almost disoriented.. I never knew it could feel like that so I get scared thinking it's something else. .thank you for your reply it really does feel better having someone to tall to
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  • mindfulmama14mindfulmama14 member
    I have dealt with depression and still deal with anxiety. I have had similar depression symptoms. Remember, you'll be ok. Take deep breaths and remind yourself it's not going to last forever. Hang in there. You're blessed to have your family helping you. :)
    I usually get depressed during winter (SAD) and always have a mild case of anxiety, so I'm currently on a constant battle with it. Best quick remedy is making a list of all the things in my life I'm blessed to have and try to focus on living in the current moment.
    Good luck and lots of love your way.
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  • deanna1313deanna1313 member
    My son is now just turning 7 mths and I have been battling PPD since I first came home from the hospital. I thought I would never get better, but it does and you WILL get better. It doesn't feel like it when your going through it, but know that you will.

    I had similar symptoms as you and some anxiety. My symptoms were constantly changing.

    Don't pressure yourself to accomplish too much and take good care if yourself. Treat yourself to time alone to go out, do things you always loved and let anyone who wants to help with the baby help.
    Hang in there and take one day at a time.
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  • Alid86Alid86 member
    The foggy out of body feeling is something I experience a lot when my anxiety is getting bad (normally when I'm not on my meds)! Sorry you are feeling like this!
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  • aperry743aperry743 member
    Hey all. Thanks so much for all the replys when I find myself worried instead of googleing I'll come here and re-read this and remember others have felt this way too. I suppose im a tad better I had one very good day followed by a very bad one. Today and yesterday I've just been OKAY.. I guess it's normal for the little baby steps while my meds are kicking in. I'm now just.having a hard time deciphering which are side effects of the zoloft or my depression. I've had some slight face tingleing, a small tremor in my left hand, and my vision seems to be just a tad blurry. I'm just ready to be my old self again.
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  • AmCheriAmCheri member
    @aperry743, how are you feeling? I just read your post, so I'm late to comment. Just wanted to say how sorry I am that you've been struggling. I had a hard time when my daughter (our first) was born, so I think I have some understanding. Glad you're getting help. Hope you're on the upswing.
    Baby girl Lila born 2013.
    Baby boy Henry born 2015.
    Expecting our capstone baby (boy) early March 2018.
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