I had my daughter 2 years ago and I was just fine. Six months ago I had my little boy and have felt weird since. I am very happy with them I take care of all their needs but I have noticed that I get frustrated and mad very eassy with my husband and if we argue I cry for the smallest things and I feel like my life is terrible and it is difficult to get back up again. Ihave a hard time going to sleep at night. I am also 25 pound overweight and that makes me feel horrible about myself.
2007-01-06 16:04:31 · 5 answers · asked by Paula 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
TEEN GAL what are you talking about when you say " Postpartum depression is being overwhelmed by the situation that you want to run away" I never talked about runing away.
PLEASE I ONLY WANT ANSWERS FROM PEOPLE THAT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!!
2007-01-06 16:44:21 · update #1
I am/was in your shoes. It's good that you are aware enough to know that something is wrong. I passed it off as being overtired and then overworked. And to have 25lbs left after 6 months is not bad! Don't pressure yourself, and talk to your doctor, your ob/gyn can help, or check with your primary doctor, mine was able to direct me to changing my eating habits, to encourage me to have me time, and also checked my blood work for anemia and my thyroid for problems as well, when that was all ok, I agreed to take a mild anti anxiety-depression medication, and I am finally able to say I feel alot more like me, for the first time in at least 2 years. And my kids are happier, because I am, and my marriage is improving and I can finally focus on what is really going on, instead of feeling like I just don't ever want to get out of bed. You don't have to neglect your kids or have ill feelings towards them to have Post-partum depression, but you'll be a better mom and a better person if you check it out with a doctor, anemia and bad thyroid are also possibilities too. Good luck, and it will get better.
2007-01-07 13:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by Katie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Postpartum depression is being overwhelmed by the situation that you want to run away. It can also make you get frustrated and cry a lot. Still having 25 pounds overweight is also a problem. Try walking with the kids and you will feel some better. When some pounds come off, then you will feel better about yourself.
2007-01-07 00:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I had my son, the only way I can describe how I felt was "blue" My daughter was 17 months when my son was born, so I know how you feel. I would suggest you talk to your doctor. If that is not an option, talk to a close friend or family member. You would be suprised how good a good vent helps. You should also try looking onlie for a mothers group in your area. Most meet a few times a month, and there is alot of support there, the one in my area plans long walks and lunches, not to mention a moms night out. (A few moms stay behind and babysit) I am a beliver...You can't take care of anyone until you take care of yourself. With the right outlet, you will be "up and running" in no time. Best of luck!
2007-01-07 08:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by criley27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well reading ur question reminds me of myself in current position exact same thing. I wuz actually depressed about having the second baby. hez a boy and the other one is the girl. i m fine now...but not completely normal for the things that u have mentioned. Itz not necceraly a postpartum depression. If u r happy with both of your kids. it mite be just stress and the overwhelming situation of taking care of the kids, house, and fullfilling your husbands needs. Lack of sleep causes crankiness definitely and i m as well 25 lbs overweight and all of that stuff comes together to cause us to have the mental breakdowns as in crying and feeling horrible about ourself. I don't really know what to say since i m in the same situation but just do what i do. try to take it day by day. don't overwhelm yourself. take your vitamins and don't worry about weight rite now. just don't eat unhealthy then u have to worry about it...if u r eating healthy as in drink plenty of water to keep u energized and have fruits and vegetables all the time in your house so if u don't have time to eat then u can get a bite of those fresh fruits or vegetables. Try to exercise if u get the time but i would wait untill just before the summer so then i can really start exercising and lose weight. Just try to be happy with yourself. Thatz what your kids need the most. A happy loving mother. If they see you r stressed, they'll act up even more...u have to be calm and just take a day at a time. write to me more if u want since i feel like i have a friend now who is in the same shoes as i m in.
psst...the most hard part for me is that i m breastfeeding and so i can't lose weight yet since i m hungry alll the time and if i try to diet my milk isn't enough and exercising don't have time for that!
2007-01-07 00:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by Legant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a doctor, it could be postpartum depression. There is no one way everyone feels, but what you're feeling isn't normal and you and your family deserve to have you as you.
2007-01-07 00:09:52 · answer #5 · answered by kimmp1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋