has anyone gone through post partum depression?

Question

what the does the dr. do to help you? i think i'm starting to go through it my baby just turned one month and i have two other girls. i didn't go through it them.

Answer 1

Yes, I went through PPD with my last child and didn't with my previous 2.

I had feelings of being over-whelmed, over-tired, under-appreciated, and exhaustion.. I found myself being short, crabby, and a down right ***** to all those around me...

It all came to a head five weeks after the birth when my husband made a beautiful dinner and a cake for dessert. We were sitting down at the meal I had picked at my food and complained while hubby tried to entertain the kids and feed them.. When time came for dessert I stood up put my fist in the cake and threw it in his face while screaming about how horrible everything was and how he obviously didn't love me because the cake was chocolate with chocolate icing (my favorite) and didn't he know I wanted lemon cake with lemon icing (I hate lemon cake) ... I then ran into the bathroom slamed the door and cryed for over an hour... Before coming out and asking who destroyed the cake and mentioning I would have loved to have a piece because chocolate is my favorite.. Needless to say hubby was a bit perplexed..

The next morning hubby took me to my ob/gyn and I was diagnosed with PPD I was placed on antidepressants for 6 months.. Until my hormones and such got back to normal..

PPD does not mean you will be on meds from that moment forward it just means you are having a huge hormone and chemistry changes and need a bit of help for a while..

Answer 2

I suffered with my first born but was in denial for about 9 months. Well done for catching it early. Don't suffer in silence. There is help out there and there should be no stigma attached to it. My doctor gave me antidepressants which did help.
Get a good support system in place. Husband or partner play a pivotal role by supporting you and help boost your confidence. If you don't like the idea of antidepressants have you thought of homeopathic or natural remedies. If your doctor won't prescribe these then find one that will. It is your right to have the best possible treatment.
Most of all remember you are not alone and it is not your fault. I wish you all the best for the future. You WILL get through this I'm sure.

Answer 3

I didn't suffer from full blown ppd but did suffer from fairly severe anxiety attacks with my first 3 , with my fourth I took high doses of all the vitamin B's and found it actually helped ease them, might be worth trying them before hitting the anti depressants, make sure you're drinking enough fluids too. If you can have the occassional nighttime break and your husband takes over, sleep in a different part of the house, that may help and over tiredness makes it worse (but then getting more rest is easier said than done). Good Luck

Answer 4

My best friend had PPD really bad. What helped her was having people arround to help out with the other kids and household things so she could focus on just the new baby. Discuss this with your OB at you 6 week check-up. If you are not breastfeeding you may be able to take a mild antisepressent. If you are bf-ing, then you may want to stop so you can take medication. Good luck!

Answer 5

Yes, I went through it with both of my kids. I tried to handle it on my own with my oldest and it was awful. It took months to clear up. With my second I talked to my doctor before he was born. I went for a brief counseling session with a therapist shortly after my son was born and was put on a low dose of anti-depressant for about a month. I wish I had done the same after my oldest was born. It is not worth it to suffer. Post partum depression is due to hormones, it is not the same as regular depression. Your doctor can be a big help to you. Please speak to him. It will be such a help to you and your girls. Good luck.

Answer 6

I did when I had my second one.(My oldest was then 21 months old) I talked to my dr and they asked if I wanted to try meds and try to ask family and friends for help, you know helping me cope etc.. and I never did get on the meds because I was scared too and wish I had now. She is now 5. I did read the book Down came the rain by Brooke Shields, it was about her overcoming her PPD, I suggest you reading it. Please talk to your dr and let them know how your feeling, don't be afraid... alot of women in today's world suffer from it and it can be helped... hugs and hang in there mom! (I suggest the links below) Good Luck in feeling better.

Answer 7

I had horrible ppd after my daughter was born. Call your obgyn and tell them what you are going through. They should be able to point you in the right direction.

I ended up going to a psychiatrist and going on Paxil for awhile. I highly recommend taking an ssri to help.

Good luck,
Elaine

Answer 8

I went through it with my second child. My husband was a great support. He is the one who recognized my problem. We talked a lot and he went with me to the doctor. Depending on your symptoms, he may per scribe medication or counseling or both. Please seek help right aways. lean on your family and friends to help you during this time. Have them come and sit with the kids so you can nap. Make you some meals,or clean. You need to take some time for yourself. And trust me they want to help. Good luck.

Answer 9

Talk to your ob now. Don't wait.

I had it with my second daughter. I was on low dose Zoloft, and breastfed, for several months. I had therapy, too. The link below outlines breastfeeding while on ADs.

Answer 10

Katie Holmes is going through it now. And her kookball boyfriend is refusing to let her treat it with antidepressants. He told her to jog around the block and have a glass of orange juice. I hope she kills him in his sleep.