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eblom
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Second pregnancy and worried about PPMD
eblom
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I'm pregnant with number 2 and happy about it, but I'm already starting to worry about PPMD (postpartum mood disorder, including depression but for me the bigger issues were chronic and severe insomnia and anxiety). I loved my daughter but each day was so hard for me to get through for the first year. It was very frustrating to struggle so much. This time around I have to deal with it even better, since I'll have a daughter who is more aware of what's going on than just having an infant around. I got help and will again, but I'm just curious if others are struggling with this? If you've already had multiples, did you have PPMD more than once and what did you do the second time to get through it better? Etc. Thanks!
Re: Second pregnancy and worried about PPMD
I struggled with anxiety after my first child was born but managed to get through it on my own. The whole first year was tough but I managed.
Fast forward to my second child being born and I was a hot mess. It was very, very difficult for me to go from one kid, to two. I reached my breaking point at about 6 weeks PP and finally went to see someone. I was crippled with anxiety and couldn't eat or sleep. I should have gone to see someone sooner but at least I went at all. She put me on Zoloft and it turned me back into my normal self.
I suggest talking to your doctor before the baby comes and decide on a game plan. Better to be prepared way ahead of time so you can try to stop the PPMD before it starts. Good luck.