i just had my baby on the 9th and ever since then i have been crying all the time at the sillyest things and i snap at people and get mad when people help me because i would rather be alone i dont want to see my old friends any more i try to sleep all the time because im so exhausted and sometimes i find myself getting mad at my child even thought he cant help crying for the things he needs i feel like this wont stop but i constantly want to be around him i hate being away from him for a second and i dont like other people holding him or touching him or telling me how to do things with him im afraid i have PPD but i dont know does anyone?
2006-11-19 17:09:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
It sounds like you are suffering from postpartum depression. You need to seek professional help. Talk to your doctor. Look into seeing a counselor. You have to be very open and honest about your feelings, otherwise they won't be able to help. You might need an antidepressant, but I would only use that as last resort. However, I don't know how much you are suffering, so that choice is ultimately up to you. Call your doctor ASAP. See if you can be worked in between other appointments. If there is someone you are close to (mom, maybe) that you can talk to, do that. Postpartum depression is normal (your hormones all out of whack) and there is a ton of support and resources available. Get to your doctor and get the help you need. You will be in my thoughts. Best wishes and take care.
2006-11-19 17:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by raintigar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and see your doctor, I felt the same after my first born. I felt like people were talking about me all of the time. I was so tired and exausted, I never went and got help because I didn't realise what was happening to me. I was so confused. My family at the time was going through a real rough time and no one really noticed what was happening to me and turned a blind eye as they couldn't be bothered with my moods. I needed help and I would cry and say I didn't know what was wrong but I still never got the help I needed. I got you will adjust, things will get easier, life is different when you have a baby, its not as easy as you think it is.
Go and see someone and get some help, don't leave it like I did.
Good luck
2006-11-20 02:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by shellhiggs07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like PPD. See your doctor for help. Your baby, who you love so much, may suffer. Not from anything you do physically (hopefully not) but your emotional and psychological state of mind will likely impact him in ways you don't see. It sounds like the dad isn't around. That's hard, but you can get through it. Just talk to your doctor or a healthcare professional. Don't wait till your 6 week post delivery check up. Call now. Do your baby and yourself a favor.
2006-11-20 01:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by kamischi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor. You may be depressed or you may just be having some adjustment issues. In any case, get checked out just to be on the safe side. Don't be afraid to reach out to friends and family for help. It's a big adjustment to have a baby. If you do ever feel really angry at your baby, have someone give you a break or put the baby safely in the crib and take a short break. Get some help. You and the baby deserve it.
2006-11-20 01:21:35 · answer #4 · answered by cotopaximary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sounds like PPD sweetie. Don't beat yourself up about it, its perfectly natural. I would suggest a visit to the doctor to discuss this.
I hope you have a support group? partner, friends, family who can take the baby while you take some time for yourself to relax.
Your body has just been through a lot and you are needing to readjust. It will happen in time. Let family and friends help.
Hope you feel better soon x
2006-11-20 01:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is highly crucial that you go and see your dr. very soon.
You MAY be suffering from PND, but take hope, there is so much that can be done to help alleviate the symptoms.
There are a lot of women who do suffer with PND. There are a lot of safe forums on the internet as well, but my best advice
to you is to see your dr. asap.
Are you able to speak to your mum, MIL, or sister - perhaps you may need someone to help you take care of the baby for a while, maybe just get a break or two.
In the meantime, tell yourself that you
1) Are not going crazy
2) That there is good help out there
If you can get a chance (take a walk around the block - fresh air - take your baby with you for a good walk.
Tell your partner about your symptoms.
Please see your dr. as soon as possible, take care :)
2006-11-20 02:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely do. Good for you for seeking help. You need to get into see your Dr. as soon as you can. I had PPD and didn't even know it. I thought that miserableness was normal with childbirth. You'll regret it later if you don't go because you'll miss out on the fun that you can have with your baby.
2006-11-20 01:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by BJ F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry that you are suffering from this dreaded condition. I had it too. It is so upsetting to be so depressed when everyone around you is so happy about a new baby.
Run, don't walk to your doctor - tell her right away. She will give you something that will help you - if she doesn't find someone who will help you - don't stop. There is help out there. I know because I went through this and was fortunate to get the help I needed.
Tell someone that you trust - there is so much help out there you don't have to be going through this much longer.
God bless you.
2006-11-20 01:15:47 · answer #8 · answered by LABL 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are definitely having post partum depression. Call your physician today and let him get you on something to ease your symtoms, so that you can enjoy that little bundle of joy you have. You should only have this a short time. All people experience different levels of depression and various time periods of depression. Your physician can help with all of this.
2006-11-20 01:25:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens to all women in one form or another. It is the hormones. Go see the doctor. They have a lot of things they can do now.
In my day (the Dark Ages) there was nothing and people told us we were silly.
2006-11-20 01:20:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋