Im 19 yrs old w/ a 5 month old son.Has NE1 had postpartum depression?How long did it last?how did u handle it?

Question

I have been to the doctor. First I tried Zoloft...didnt work. Then Welbutrin, I guess it worked a little, but since I was the one taking the medication, I guess I couldnt really tell if I was improving. One good thing about Welbutrin was it helped w/ quitting smoking. Now I'm on Paxil. It seems to be doing the best. But I dont know if there is anything that can help me, because it seems like I'm the same almost. And practically my whole life I've been a very easily irritated person. Little things make me mad or frustrated. Trust me I dont choose to be this way. I am also seeing a counselor. I'm starting to think its not postpartum anymore. What do you think?

Answer 1

Don't be afraid to ask for help. It's so important to realize that postpartum depression is so common and normal, and that there are so many people who are willing to help you. Try to get some air...outside. Get out of the house, b/c you have no idea how much it helps! Rest, but try not to sleep too much, just what you need. If you sleep too much you will feel lazy and even more tired, which doesn't help at all. PPD can last a while, but it doesn't mean it will. It goes by faster if you have help. Talking really helped me. Realize that it's going to be hard, and try not to have too high of expextations. It will all fall into place eventually.Try to enjoy your baby. Parenthood id wonderful. I have a 2year old and a 5 month old. It's the best thing ever! Good luck, and congrats.

Answer 2

Address it as soon as possible so you don't have to suffer.
See a doctor who can prescribe anti-depressants. I had
post partum depression and saw a doctor. I realized that
most of my depression stemmed from the fact that my
husband wasn't supportive.

I am on Wellbutrin AND Celexa. Wellbutrin is a mild anti-
depressant originally used to help quit smoking. I'm now
cigarette free! And I'm on Celexa because Celexa is an
anti-anxiety pill. I don't feel like my head's going to explode
when I'm frustrated. Celexa gives you a chance to step away
from your problem and see it logically so that you can better
fix it..

It took several weeks for the medicines to k ick in. I'm happy
with the combo. Sometimes life kicks up the volume and you
need something to take the edge off. Whatever you do, don't
drink! That's just self-medicating and it could become a problem.
Give medication a chance.

Tom Cruise has never been pregnant, so who cares WHAT he thinks! Katie will straighten him out!! If Katie has post partum
depression, I hope she takes anti-depressants. Put Tom back in his place- making movies and babies.

Good luck with your new baby!

Answer 3

Good news and bad news -
Good news: I had post partom depression with both of my boys, from about month 5 to month 13...and it kinda dissolved. I took Zoloft with the first, and became addicted to it...it was kinda a mental decision on my part to get better, and I ditched the Zoloft. My second they gave me Paxil...I truly didn't care about anything...and I didn't like that...so now I'm not on anything. I think a lot of it is a personal decision to get better, however I understand that mentally we can't always be in the position to make that sort of a decision.

Bad news: I have a good friend who has 2 kids, 6yrs and 3 yrs...she's still on anti depressants, and still trying to figure out what works for her. This is what makes me know that you don't always have control over it!!!

Keep trying...and as long as you're making an effort...it'll work out :) Best wishes!

Answer 4

I totally had it! It's awful. Did zoloft for a year then wanted off, could tell it made me too mellow, non-emotional and that is not good either. Keep the counselor! And anyone else positive in your life. Try to get off the meds in a few more months - they do alter you one way or the other. Realize your baby is totally innocent and just wants you and try to enjoy him. Don't fight being a mommy. So what if he won't nap during your favorite "soap" or cries in public - life happens. That 's what I needed to realize. Don't be secluded. It will get better if it's only post-partum. It took me a year with my 2nd child, but it eased up gradually and I realized I could then deal with no meds. Best of Luck!

Answer 5

Yes. It sucked. All I can say is don't let them give you Celexa. It makes you even more crazy than you were before. My friend takes Effexor, but now, five years later, she is totally addicted to it and can't stop taking it or she has panic attacks. Good Luck. I am dealing with it right now, I have a three month old. I take Ativan when I have an attack.

Answer 6

I had it for about two weeks. I was really worried so I asked the doctor and they said it last 2-3 weeks. Otherwise it could be real depression that needs medication. Please consult you doctor. I have actual depression and it feels alot worse that post partum depression.

Answer 7

Yes, my daughter is going to be 16 soon. It lasted at least a year for me before I got help from my doctor. I didn't beleive in it until I had to go through it myself. Read up on it, seek help.

Answer 8

I had it for a month, maybe a little longer. I cried ALOT!
I didn't take any medication, I think my husband helped me through it. He talked to me when I needed it and left me alone when I wanted to be alone.

Answer 9

Talk to your Dr honey that makes it so much easier to deal with I tried to do it own my own with both my pregnancies and it just lasted forever till I went to the Dr and got opn antidepressants.

Answer 10

I still have it and I am on an antidepressant and I see a counselor. It can be really tough.I hope things will get better for you soon.