i am feeling depressed and lonely after having my baby girl, coild i have post natal depression?

Answer 1

The term is post-partum depression, but yes, you could. See your doctor as soon as possible. It is relatively easy to treat effectively and you can be feeling much better.

Congratulations on your daughter, btw!

Answer 2

For goodness sake, another person pointing out that the term is post partum depression, does it really matter, what the girl needs is help not some idiot correcting people. Post partum is the American term, post natal is the English term, be careful Americans, I keep seeing you point this out what a waste of time!

Please see a doctor, I had this and didn't take the anti depressants as I was afraid of becoming addicted but I continued to get worse. Eventually my Mother in law persuaded me and within a couple of weeks I felt much much better. After six months I weaned myself of the tablets. My daughter is now 16 months and I stopped the tablets last December and have not felt any different since stopping them.

Its caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Basically your brain makes seritocin, which can stop when all the hormones are raging after giving birth. Your body has had 9 months of pregnancy to build all those hormones up, you give birth and then they drop like a stone, hence why some people get post natal depression. Anti-depressants encourage your brain to make seritocin again and if you wean yourself of slowly your brain will continue to make them again. Sorry if this is the idiot's way of explaining but this is how it was explained to me and it seemed logical.

Please don't suffer alone, having a baby is so much hard work, I think we really underestimate it until you have one! Until they start smiling, walking, talking etc, you just give, give, give and don't get any let up. No one should make you feel bad for getting some help, least of all yourself. Congratulate yourself for taking care of yourself during pregnancy, giving birth and being a good Mum.

Good luck, congratulations on your beautiful little girl and please see the doctor.

Answer 3

I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.

Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.

Depression Free Method?

Answer 4

I'm no doc hun but it sounds like it, I found this on the web for you:-

Any of these symptoms during and after pregnancy that last longer than two weeks are signs of depression:

Feeling restless or irritable
Feeling sad, hopeless, and overwhelmed
Crying a lot
Having no energy or motivation
Eating too little or too much
Sleeping too little or too much
Trouble focusing, remembering, or making decisions
Feeling worthless and guilty
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Withdrawal from friends and family
Having headaches, chest pains, heart palpitations (the heart beating fast and feeling like it is skipping beats), or hyperventilation (fast and shallow breathing)
After pregnancy, signs of depression may also include being afraid of hurting the baby or oneself and not having any interest in the baby.

I would go along to have a chat with your doc maybe take some vitamin B6 this helps the production of Serotonin.

This juice recipe will help too: Blend together 4 pears, 3 sticks of celery & 2cm of fresh ginger.

Pears contain vitamin B6 which is needed in the production of serotonin. Low levels of this chemical have been linked to depression. The pungent, revitalising aroma of ginger can also help ease the blues.

I had some last night and feel good today, I hope you feel better soon xx

Answer 5

Yes it could easily be or the baby blues. With baby blues the body recovers quite quickly, However with post natal depression it needs to be treated accordingly and not left to get worse.

You need to be diagnosed with having this first of all then your doctor will discuss the best way to treat the symptoms.

Do not sit at home feeling lonely talk your health visitor or your doctor. I empathise as I suffered with it and it's has never really gone away and that is because I did not realise or get treatment straight away.

You take care of yourself and try and get some proper rest and sleep. Can someone look after the wee one for a few hours for you so you get chance to recover.

All the best and get some help like straight away.

Answer 6

Hormones change within a week or two of giving birth--I felt like it was similar to PMS but twice as bad. Like PMS it lifts after about a day, or two. If more time has gone by for you, you might have a different situation that needs a medical evaluation. Your OB/GYN should have lots of experience helping new moms with this. Take a deep breath and call your doctor--don't keep waiting and waiting to see if it gets better (assuming that you've had it for a while).

Answer 7

Yes, by all means. Please talk to your ob/gyn right away, don't let this go. I had a severe case of PPD after my daughter was born. I was in therapy, I was on medication. It was a very difficult time, but thankfully, with the support, I was able to get through it.

As for people correcting your terminology, you are correct in calling it postnatal depression. I know that in the UK and other areas, that is what it's called. It's known as both postnatal depression and postpartum depression.

Answer 8

You could have ask for help at your baby clinic Its a big change to your body having a baby your hormones muddle up for a while but with a little help and understanding and support you will be fine,so when people friends say how are you tell them the truth as how you are feeling you would be surprised to know how many have been through the same good luck to you and your lovely daughter.

Answer 9

how long ago did you have your baby girl? Did it all go to plan? Postnatal depression is very common, you will be suprised. Are you still seeing your midwife or health visitor - they are there to help. Postnatal depression is very hard, but there is so much support out there you just need to say to a medical professional like your health visitor and they will understand what and why you are feeling like this. Dont hide it, please just speak up about it, it may turn out its just a bit of the baby blues which you need to talk about. Having a baby changes your life completely, and many people dont reliese just how it is going to affect them. Having a baby it hard. You have to learn lots of new skills, and as women, peole think it should just come to us, nice and easy, but its so hard work. Please Please speak with your health visitor. Sometimes just expressing how you feel starts to help over come any problems. Its nothing to be embarressed about or a shamed about. You are one strep closer to helping your self, as you have mentioned it on her.

Answer 10

Yes you could. The best thing for you and your baby is to talk to your ob/gyn doctor. This happens to ALOT of women and you are not alone. You're already doing the best thing by asking someone...now just make an appt with your doctor. Best wishes to you and your baby! =)

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postpartum-depression/DS00546

Answer 11

yes it could be that .i had postnatal depression after all my children and its nothing to be ashamed about speak to your health visitor and she will do a test which involves a few question and they can tell by your answers how bad your depression is and can give you advice on counselling or groups that could help and maybe medication don't feel that your on your own thousands of women suffer from this and you CAN FEEL BETTER BUT YOU NEED TO TELL YOUR HEALTH VISITOR GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL :)