y have i got suddenly emotional after having baby?

Question

any 1 else gone through this? i had my son 8 months ago and eversince i have become so emotional. i cry at almost anythink, especialy anythink to do with babys and young children. i even cryed at sally jessy raphiel because a mother was reunited with her daughter after she had her adopted. is this normal?

yes i no its ment to be anything not anythink! i was just havin a blond moment, no offence to blonds , just a figure of speech

no i have not got post natel depression, i love my son and am happy to have him. no, i cry because i fell really bad for the people or am really happy for them, just overly emotional. never was like this b4.

also, am not slating women with post natel depression, i know its normal. but i know the signs. am not feeling stressed and am happy with my life. thanks for your concern though.

i really havent got p.n.d. dont cry all the time, just at sad things or really happy

Right, let me explain this again. I HAVE NOT GOT DEPRESSION!. sorry to shout but people are just not listening. I only cry when somthink sad comes on t.v, or when im really happy! i go to health visitor every 2 weeks and they check, please no more answers sayin i have post natel.

Yes, u got it. i cry for reasons, eg. happy, sad storys. not for no reason at all. i feel i can cope, that i am the best person to raise my son and i want to get out and about. yeah, its my hormones. i love my son sooooooooooo much. thanks 4 all ur answers.

this is to la nena sabre. i appriciate that u are a whatever nurse, but u really aint listening. i know these things ur on about are normal and nothing to be ashamed about and i am not worried about that word. i had the baby blues for about 2 weeks after i gave birth and that was compleatly normal. but now this is just emotions that happon when i watch a sad film or watch happy things. i am not ignorant or scared of psyciatric terms, my boyfriend has psycosis (dont know how to spell it) but we deal with it and that is compleatly normal. Also, my son is perfectly healthy and happy.

Answer 1

I am exactly the same! I was a little emotional before, but now I cry for the weirdest reasons. My son is 8 months too, and like you i had the baby blues when he was first born, but now it's completely different. I want to watch the pride of Britain awards this week, but i better buy a couple of boxes of tissues first!! I have found myself crying at the adverts for it!!

Answer 2

You could be suffering a very real, fairly common emotional disturbance known as Postpartum Depression, or "baby blues". This is more common during the first few weeks after delivery, specially if you are a first time mom. You say your baby is 8-months-old; you should be better by now. I highly recommend that you get professional help {psychological or psychiatric} ASAP; this should help you overcome your condition. Good luck, and I hope you start feeling better real soon.

P.S. Sorry to tell you, but only a professional can determine if you are suffering from Postpartum Depression; you can't diagnose yourself.

P.S.#2 Obviously, you are in a state of denial, another indicator that you, indeed, are suffering from some kind of emotional disturbance, be it PPD or other psychiatric diagnosis [Is that the word that makes you so anxious, psychiatric?]. Having an emotional disorder doesn't in any way mean that you are crazy, or losing your mind; it's not a crime nor a sin; far from it. I myself am a psychiatric patient, diagnosed over 10 years ago as suffering from Bipolar Disorder {Depressed} and Borderline Personality. But, as you can see, I'm stable and fully functional thanks to ongoing medical care [Psychiatric, Psychological, and pharmacological]. I take my medications, keep up my appointments, and live an otherwise normal life. For your own good, and most important, your baby's well-being, seek help; you surely need it.

Answer 3

sometimes having a child of your own awakens emotions that you were not aware of before, the overwhelming feelings of love for your child can make you feel more sensitive and protective, to not only your own child but also to other things going on around you.
when i had my children i also found that i was more emotional and sensitive to other things,
with post natal depression or baby blues instead of crying for a reason, ie,happiness,sad stories or soppy films,you will often find that you are crying for no reason at all and feel that you are not able to cope as well as you might,you may also have problems with, eating or sleeping and may not want to go out anywhere including to the shops, you may also feel that you are a failure and that nothing you do is right.
there is also the danger with post natal depression, that you may not realise you actually have it until you get so bad that you really can not cope anymore.
so take a good look at what is happening,ask your partner and those closest to you if they have any concerns for you and if their answer is yes then please do go to your doctor, it is nothing to be ashamed about and they really can help you to get over it.
either way i wish both you and your new baby good luck and best wishes for your futures.

Answer 4

I think it is just your hormones all over the place same as when you are pregnant, as long as your not feeling really down withit then its not post natal depression. I am sure you will slowly return back to normal. I am pregnant at the moment & if i watch Discovery Home & Health (the baby programs) i am in tears the whole way through, start to finish, its a woman thing! You'll be fine! xx

Answer 5

Sounds like Post Partum. It comes in all forms and intensities. If it causing you severe problems consult your doctor. There is nothing wrong with getting emotional now and then. I remember when my daughter was small "Baby Jessica" (the Texas toddler who fell into an abandond well) was all over the news I sobbed for DAYS and sat transfixed during the resuce. I also sat happily this past May when on the news they announced her graduating from highschool...I cried then too...:)

Answer 6

I don't think its anything to worry about we all become more sensitive after having children not just because of hormones but because we love our children so much it brings out a whole new part of ourselves. Especially when it comes to stories about other children i cant even read a woman's magazine without blubbering over the stories!

Answer 7

lol i was the same, and i probably still am a little, after i gave birth 15 months ago i would even cry watching a wedding on coronation street! i would be very emotional, if i was reading a magazine and i'd read a sad story i'd have tears strolling down my face. i still get all ga ga over young children, even today a child was playing his mother up in the restaurant, he started looking over and i found myself pulling faces to cheer him up, kids bring out the soft side in us!

Answer 8

First answer: The same thing that got you pregnant: HORMONES!!

I do believe you need to speak with your doctor about the symptoms of postpartum depression. I did the same thing, and I was postpartum depressed. After coming to terms with that, I was able to seek help and improve my emotional health.

Answer 9

its your hormones....please don't take any meds for it...america is all about taking meds for everything... you're just getting your feelings out and it happens..just about 3-4 times as much because of your hormones...just wait until the baby is about a year old..you'll be fine!!! over the past year i've become 3 times as emotional as i have been since..well forever..i cryed watching anastasia (animated film) it happens..just monitor it..if it lasts for two years then you should ask the dr about it...but try to avoid taking meds....and try taking vitamin b...all of the B (b, b-6, b-12) just don't take them all on the same day that gives you an overdose...

Answer 10

Its called post partem symdrom many women get it its not a big problem not inless you make it out to be

During pregnancy, these factors may increase a woman’s chance of depression:

History of depression or substance abuse
Family history of mental illness
Little support from family and friends
Anxiety about the fetus
Problems with previous pregnancy or birth
Marital or financial problems
Young age (of mother)
After Pregnancy
Depression after pregnancy is called postpartum depression or peripartum depression. After pregnancy, hormonal changes in a woman's body may trigger symptoms of depression. During pregnancy, the amount of two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, in a woman's body increases greatly. In the first 24 hours after childbirth, the amount of these hormones rapidly drops back down to their normal non-pregnant levels. Researchers think the fast change in hormone levels may lead to depression, just as smaller changes in hormones can affect a woman's moods before she gets her menstrual period.

Occasionally, levels of thyroid hormones may also drop after giving birth. The thyroid is a small gland in the neck that helps to regulate your metabolism (how your body uses and stores energy from food). Low thyroid levels can cause symptoms of depression including depressed mood, decreased interest in things, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, and weight gain. A simple blood test can tell if this condition is causing a woman's depression. If so, thyroid medicine can be prescribed by a doctor.

Other factors that may contribute to postpartum depression include:

Feeling tired after delivery, broken sleep patterns, and not enough rest often keeps a new mother from regaining her full strength for weeks.
Feeling overwhelmed with a new, or another, baby to take care of and doubting your ability to be a good mother.
Feeling stress from changes in work and home routines. Sometimes, women think they have to be "super mom" or perfect, which is not realistic and can add stress.
Having feelings of loss — loss of identity of who you are, or were, before having the baby, loss of control, loss of your pre-pregnancy figure, and feeling less attractive.
Having less free time and less control over time. Having to stay home indoors for longer periods of time and having less time to spend with the your partner and loved ones.

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