Anyone else fighting post partem depression 6 weeks after childbirth? How long does it last? I feel like a crazy person!!
2007-08-16 09:54:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It depends on the person. I have a 3 and almost 2 year old. I didn't deal with my post-partum depression till about 2 months ago. I waited thinking this will go away and it didn't for me. I went to my doctor and we found a low dose of medication that worked for me. I'll be off of it in another 2 months. I feel so much better and HAPPY! Even Brooke Shields had post-partum depression and over came it. I would suggest talking to your doctor and discuss options. Good Luck to you!
2007-08-20 07:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mommyof2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what your symptoms are... but everyone has an adjustment period to go through after having a baby... and its too easy to label it 'Post Partum'... when its not.
This adjustment phase will last.. umm... about 18 years - lol. Just when you get your baby to sleep through the night - colic will start. Just when colic ends... teething starts. Just when teething ends, potty training begins. Sprinkle in a few visits to the doc for vaccinations and maybe a stomach flu here and there.. and then school starts... lol.
Just when you think you are 'Super Mom' and have the perfect child with everything going smoothly - something will happen to throw a wrench in the works. The best plan is to have as many backup plans as possible and learn to roll with the punches.
2007-08-16 15:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by Valerie H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the last five years I had begun to have increasingly withdraw into a downward spiral of depression..
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2016-05-16 03:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have been given good advice already to talk to your doctor, they understand, maybe the meds will help you get through, it did for my sister. I on the other hand chose to just pray through it, and talk to my sister.
She helped me the most by telling me that she had it too, and it would pass. It has nothing to do with not loving your baby, your hormones are out of balance, you have been through a lot.
Like my mother always told me, every thought that goes through your mind, you dont have to own it. Let it go, give it to God, and dont dwell on it, move on. Read some scriptures to dwell on instead. It can feel like a spiritual battle at times, but you will pull through.
My niece just laughed about hers, she found humor in thoughts of slamming her babys head against the counter when it had colic. Sounds strange, but she just didnt take herself that serious. While some keep it private for many reasons, which I do not recommend, others just blurt it out like its nothing.
The biggest part is just knowing you are not alone, and they are just thoughts that are coming at you, they are not you. You claim outloud that you are a good mom, and get up every morning and do your best by your child, the bond will grow, and before you know it, you will look back on this and be able to help someone else.
I PROMISE
2007-08-16 10:15:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal...
But remember your life will get better and it will be like it was before just dont do anything stupid..you and your child only have one life!
Plus if it gets worst or stays the same in a week about goto the doctor they will give you some pills to take it away until its gone!
2007-08-16 09:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by cbabysnugglebunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its common.... please seek out a DR...they have the help you need. Some women have mild case's , some have severe cases. Its best for both you and baby to be seen by your DR. I had twins... and wow did I have PPD ;-)
It does get better... and you will be OK
2007-08-16 10:02:34 · answer #6 · answered by Witchy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is normal to feel different you re life is different just ask for help from you're family and let you're doc know exactly how u are feeling he tell tell u things and give u his advice on what to do
2007-08-16 10:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your symptoms concern you, please talk to you health care provider. This will not be the first time they have heard of your types of feelings and they will be able to offer suggestions to help you cope.
2007-08-16 10:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by sb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋