I know all about Postpartum Depression, and I dont think I have it, but sometimes i breakout with sadness, anger and feeling hopeless.I have two wonderful children under the age 3, and never in my mind have i ever thought of hurting them. why do i feel so depressed sometimes?
2006-10-16 04:59:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Raising children is stressful. Believe it or not, many women feel this way, but often won't express it for fear they will be looked on as bad parents. Try to relax as often as possible. Ask their father, or trusted family members to watch them once in a while, so you can have some time to yourself. Then go do something YOU enjoy.
2006-10-16 05:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following was sent to me several years ago and still helps me! It may help you too:
That Will Help Make You Feel Good! Think about them one at a time before going on to the next one. It does make you feel good, especially the thought at the end #45.
1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the supermarket.
5. A special glance.
6. Getting a card or letter in the mail
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.!
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry).
12. A bubble bath.
13. Giggling
14. A good conversation.
15. The beach
16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.
17. Laughing at yourself.
18. Looking into someones eyes and knowing that they Love you
19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
20. Running through sprinklers.
21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
23. Laughing at an inside joke
24. Friends.
25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).
28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
29 Playing with a new puppy or kitten.
30. Having someone play with your hair.
31. Sweet dreams.
32. Hot chocolate.
33. Road trips with friends.
34. Swinging on swings.
35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
36. Making chocolate chip cookies.
37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.
38. Holding hands with someone you care about.
39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
40 Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.
41. Watching the sunrise.
42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
43. Knowing that somebody misses you.
44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.
45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.
2006-10-16 07:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
postpartum depression is familar,as ur body hormones flactuates,ur body,life steall changs,u have new duties to cop with,it's a lot of stress.
I read it once that takin care of a new bab can easily drive a man u to break down..i believe it's true.it not an easy job.
it doesnt mean that u dont love ur babs or that u may hurt them.am sure u r a good mam.but u may need some help.friends,family support is realy important even someone to talk to could make diffrence.
if u cannt get help ,,u dont feel better it wont be a bad idea to ask ur physcian a medication could help.
2006-10-16 07:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by zzefoone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression is sometimes caused by stress in our lives, and children are stressful, especially if you have no one to talk to about it. Friends and family are important, but not always the solution. go to a depression website, and fill out the depression quiz, (its free) , if you don't do well, print it out and go to your doc, you may need some help here by medication. There are alot of depression meds out there and it is all trial and error. I was first put on zoloft which made me more crazy, then Lexapro, which so far is working for me.
Please do this to help yourself, if you don't help yourself, you will be of no use to your children and they need you..
good luck
2006-10-16 05:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by Kay M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you are just feeling a little overwhelmed at times. As a mother of five kids ages 10 to 3 I know how it feels. You need to make sure that you are making time for you. There are lots of things you can do such as finding a mommy's day out program. They are wonderful. You might feel a little guilty at first but just keep at it. You will realize that making time for you makes you a happier mom and your children will benefit from it. Just hang in there and cherish them while they are little. They really do grow up fast.
2006-10-16 05:05:51 · answer #5 · answered by Laura D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through depression myself.It could be a number of things.Not enough sleep.Not good eating.Stress.I thought i was none of the above.Went to doc and boy was i wrong.Dont get away enough.Thats very important.TIME FOR ME.Dont feel bad ,get up and start to move ,you have 3 great children im sure.Do your hair, mabey some makeup, Something to make you feel good.HOPE i helped .HAVE A WONDERFULL DAY
2006-10-16 05:26:49 · answer #6 · answered by b7lucky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sucks. My sister is in the same boat and she is on medication to help (Welbutrin). She says without it she would NOT be well at all. Sometimes its ok to regulate emotions with medication. I did for awhile and it worked wonders. I stopped drinking and found that was a huge part of the depression. Good luck
2006-10-16 05:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋