My health visitor said i would come back in a year, still not back now!! It's causing real problems at home. Thats getting me down on its own, but i never feel like i'm a proper wife or mother. I'm always moody, always tired, always losing my temper at the smallest thing. Some days I just wish I could be a whole new person and that my whole familly would be better off without me. Ihave no real friends and my mum and dad don't ever see me. I know I went on a bit, but should I see a doctor about this? I'm also worried that if I am depressed, the doctor will give me tablets and for some pyschological reason I can not swallow tablets. This is whats been putting me off seeing a doctor.
2007-01-28 21:53:32 · 14 answers · asked by Abbi R 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
please see your doctor sweetheart.My wife also suffered pnd so we both have some idea of what you are going through.There are other forms of medication out there besides pills maybe you can get these?PLEASE see a doctor and stop thinking that you are not a good wife and mother I'm sure thats not true!Is your husband supportive?Sounds like you need some time for yourselves alone.Dont feel you have to rush anything.GOOD LUCK I wish you all well.
2007-01-28 22:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by HIGHWAYSTAR 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think you have depression but im not a doctor. I have had depression and its not nice at all. You must go and see your GP and tell him what is going on. As this could get worse and your relationship could end due to this. Some times you are only on medication for a few months or a year. But talking to your GP will help you a lot. Its not fair on you, your hubby and your little child/ren. Dont worry about what the doctor will say or anything like that cause this is very common after having children. You must try and get out or join a gym, group of some sort. You need time on your own too.
I do hope you get through this difficult time in your life. All the best xx
2007-01-28 22:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's soooo easy to write this of as a hormone imbalance, but to tell you the truth I think you ARE showing signs of depression. But HEY, that's OK, you're admitting to having depression and that is half the battle won. Most people who are depressed, deny that they are so.
As for taking pills, most medicines in pill form also come in syrup form, so there's no problem there. Pop yourself along to your GP and have a chat to them and see what they recommend.
You also need to get out more. So go to your local library and talk to the assistants there and they will have information on parent toddler groups you can go to. You will soon find you have plenty of friends.
2007-01-28 23:31:58 · answer #3 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ive had depression, and was on medication, so take it from someone who knows!
If you think you might be suffering from depression, please please please go to your doctor ASAP and get the problem looked at. I put it off for far too long and it almost destroyed my life. There seems to be a stigma attached to taking anti depressants as well, but honestly, they worked for me! You might need to persevere and things dont happen over night - i was on them for a total of 8 months before I was off them for good - and boy did they help me get my life back on track!!! Depression is simply an imbalance in the chemicals in your brain, making you feel the way you are feeling now (i too lost my sex drive, now its back with a vengance ;) ) - anti depressants help your chemical levels to stabilise over a period of time (can sometimes take a few months to start working so dont expect anything over night!)
Simple as this, get to the doc and let him help you get yourself back on track - id probably be a gonner by now if I hadnt. And if you have a problem swallowing tablets, you could always just open up the capsule, tip the little bit of powder from it into a glass of water and down it. Might not taste great, but not as bad as a straight vodka either!
Good luck, get yourself sorted - and take care.....
2007-01-28 22:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by gixerbry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too have a child the same age as you my first child I was fine but following my second I feel the same way as you I had them close together.
I don't feel the same person as I was, I have increased my hours at work which has helped, joined a gym , computer classes and an aerobic class I am now looking at the property market to buy and let
These are all things to stop me worrying about myself but if I was to be truthful I should go and see my GP, I will go if you go to
2007-01-28 22:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do sound depressed. I had PND after the birth of my second child and was ill for about 6 months before I sought help. I was prescribed very mild anti-depressants which worked for me. However, you can be asked to be prescribed medication in droplet form - it doesn't taste great, but it's better than taking tablets if you can't. Ask your doctor about getting help. Your husband and child (and most importantly, you) deserve it.
2007-01-28 22:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor. You sound depressed,you need to talk to someone about what is bothering you and if the doctor does prescribe you pill,crush them up and mix them with applesauce or something. But you need to seek help,no one wants to live a sad life. At least let a doctor help you feel better
2007-01-28 22:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by lily_shaine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know how you fill my child is 3 yrs old, i've only had a period 4 times since her birth. its really important that you go to the doctors. i found out that i developed a thyroid problem during my pregnancy. the doctors will help you w/ different forms of meds. if that's even what you need but for your sake and your families go to the doctors. and good luck if you never go you'll never know..
2007-01-28 22:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by ladykitcha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definitley go see a doctor before this gets any worse. there are many ways to help depression not just with tablets and the longer you leave it the more depressed you will get. there are herbal remedies, counselling, your doctor will find something to suit your individual needs.
Please go see somebody make yourself and your family happy again x
2007-01-28 22:33:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go see your doctor it could be a combination of depression& a hormone imbalance explain to them that you can not take tablets and maybe they can put you on some type of liquid medicine that will help you!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!
2007-01-28 22:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by linda bug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋