2006-12-04 22:55:25 · 20 answers · asked by bobbi 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Call your health visitor and get her round for a chat. You don't need to be like this. I had PND for 6 months before it was diagnosed with my 2nd child. I felt useless and ugly and sat in my dressing gown and cried every day. It's a hormonal imbalance, not you. Get help. Your child deserves a mother who can be herself, not this person who doesn't resemble the laughter-filled, loving person you used to be. And you deserve to get better. Please get help. It worked for me, not immediately, but eventually, and now I can love my children without hating every minute of being alive. Good luck.
2006-12-04 22:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by Roxy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You probably do, you should take some Omega 3 fish oil tablets, the reason some women get postnatal depression is because when they are pregnant, the baby absorbs all the Omega 3 in your body, so when the baby is born, you brain is starved of Omega 3 fatty acids and your brain needs it to live so you be come depressed.
2006-12-04 23:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same it took me about 3 months before i felt comfortable with myself, i felt fat, ugly and useless as a mum, none of my friends had children so they couldnt understand how i was feeling. I didnt find that my dr or health visitors gave me much support so I joined a mother and baby group and it was the best thing that i could have done, it wasnt just me 99% of the other mums were going through the exact same. It was good to talk to others who can relate to what you are going through. I also started planning days out with my baby, even though she was still young i started taking her out to the zoo, the park to feed the ducks and just watching her little face light up when she saw or joined in on something new, it made all the difference to me, better than any medicine. Hope everything works out for you!! x
2006-12-05 04:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by flo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let the tears flow. Your hormonal...it's ok. Just take in stride read up on how different women handle post partum and remember your not alone. Most of all find friends to visit with daily to keep your personal morale up. After a while your hormones should reverse back to normal or your praticioner will give you something to off set the effects and you life will go back to normal. Please don't sit home and hide, find friends alike and friends/family to be near you at all times. The more positive encouragement the better you will feel about you.
2006-12-05 00:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by ChildrensPeace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. I'm sorry to hear you're having a bad time. I suffered severe PND after my daughter was born, and after my son was born it tipped over into post-natal psychosis.
Don't let it get as bad as I did!
Please, don't feel ashamed about what's wrong with you, just find yourself some help. You need help balancing your hormones, there'll probably be nutritional deficiencies to deal with (my main one is magnesium), and you would also benefit from seeing a psychologist. Mine deals with cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques (which every mother needs!!), hypnotherapy, and general counselling. If you attack this thing from every angle, you'll have a much better change of recovering properly.
I see a naturopath, a kinesiologist and the psychologist, and they're working wonders.
I wish you the very best of luck, and I hope you still manage to enjoy your baby.
Hugs....
2006-12-04 23:16:36 · answer #5 · answered by Donna M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you may be having the baby blues or Post Natal Depression. Go see the doctor and do lots of excercise. Excercise is the best thing for this type of depression. Eat Healthy and get lots of sleep and try to relax. It can be hard but you will be ok.
2006-12-04 23:03:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its hell, and there is help so go to your health visitor and mother and baby groups.
Also, try to get out the house at least once a day, just go for a short walk. Don't make a big production out of it, just stick baby in the buggy and go say Hello to someone.
Ditch all the housework and make a routine. Go easy on yourself and be realistic about how much you can get done.
Best of luck.
2006-12-04 23:06:32 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it goes on for more than two weeks, then speak to your doctor about it. It might just be the sleep deprivation making you more weepy, but well done for having the courage to admit it.
Or you could have a chat with your health visitor this week, and she'll be able to give you better advice that is just suited to you :)
Good luck sweetie, and congratulations on your new baby :)
2006-12-04 23:01:00 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think u r probably suffering from postpartum depression u r not alone many new mothers go through this experience what i would recommend is u bringing up with ur doctor he will definetely be able to prescribe u something
2006-12-05 10:52:05 · answer #9 · answered by texasgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You hormones are all over the place at the moment! If you feel things are getting too much please go to you clinic and ask for their help. Make sure you are eating a balanced diet and try and sleep as and when baby does. Lack of sleep can make you weepy!!Forget the house ... just worry about your rest and the well being of baby. It soon passes ... it's only temporary!!! Good luck!!!
2006-12-04 23:00:17 · answer #10 · answered by lynne 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋