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Post natal depression

mswaltonjmswaltonj member
in April 2015 Moms
how do I know if I'm suffering ?
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Re: Post natal depression

  • alissapaloozaalissapalooza member
    Go see your doctor. Not sure what state your in but in Illinois, at my ob/gyn's office and even my DD's pediatrician, it's required to take a depression test. Just tell your doctor how you feel and they can diagnose you.
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  • maelily15maelily15 member
    It's more common than most people think. Post partum depression can take many forms depending on the person. Even with a lot of support, it's possible to suffer from it. My symptoms include overtiredness (even if DH wakes up with LO all night), anxiety, and trouble managing the different roles of my life: mother, wife, woman, friend, employee, etc. My best advice would be to talk to your OB and they'll be able to diagnose you and help you manage it. There are medicines as well as talk therapy. I do both. Good luck!
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  • alexis95alexis95 member
    I had really bad postpartum depression for the first month or so. I didn't seek help but I wish I had, because it caused a lot of fights with my husband. I was super tired all the time, I didn't have energy or motivation to do anything, I didn't wanna eat and was super down about my body, I was really irritable, and I didn't feel the connection with my baby that I do now. I felt like my life was never gonna be normal again and I was gonna have to make my life revolve around my baby, but things started getting better after I got used to taking care of my son all day and got the hang of things. And my husband was super supportive and always tried to make me feel better. If you think you're depressed you should see someone about it because it's not fun!! It's much easier to get through it with help than to deny there's a problem and try to move on by yourself.
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  • vbonittovbonitto member
    I felt the same the first 6 weeks postpartum. My husband and I fought more, I felt exhausted and irritable. I would go the whole day without eating and felt fat. I think the majority of women go through that stage. Our hormones are out of whack and we don't really sleep more than 3-4 hrs a day for that first month taking care of a newborn. In those circumstances, it's whats expected. I think the best therapy is sleep (find a way to get a long strech in) and support.  

    It's when you start feeling like you are unable to take care of the baby or don't want to or feel suicidal or helpless, crying everyday or wanting to harm the baby..that's when it's not normal and you should seek help. 
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  • maelily15maelily15 member
    I don't generally post something that is a direct opposition of another person's opinion, but if the ppd is so bad that you're thinking of harming yourself or the baby, that's way past when help should have been sought. Not to say that it would be too late, but with any other disease, early detection is key when battling ppd. I called my doctor about it the same day I noticed it was affecting the way I interacted with the baby and even with treatment, it still fluctuates. I have my good days and my bad. But I think anybody who thinks they may have a problem should seek help immediately rather than wait for severe symptoms to pop up since its easier and safer to treat the less severe symptoms.
    That being said, support is also key. You need more than a good therapist. Without DH, it would be much worse. He's my rock.
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