I hd a baby two months ago and for the last few weeks I have been feeling lonley and numb, I cant sleep and really dont want to leave the house or talk to friends, over the last five days it has gotten worse I dont feel like I love my baby as much as I should, I've been feeling so guilty and crying at least 3 times a day, I think about suicide everyday too.
I know I probaly have pnd but I really dont think I can talk to anyone, I dont want to go to the docos because i'm scared he will say theres nothing wrong with me andit will sort itself out.
My patners getting angry at me because I dont think I can talk to him about it because I dont want to start crying again.
I know I will probaly have to go to the doctors but I know i will lie to him and say everything is fine.
I really dont know what to do
2007-08-30 19:19:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
sounds like some post partum depression- would be good to see a doc about this so that they can get u on some medications
2007-08-30 19:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by JenH-RN 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Honey you have all the classic signs of Post partum depression. It is nothing to be ashamed of. It is very real. It is nothing you control. I had it myself. Your hormones are going crazy and there is not much you can do about it. Before long everything will be back to normal and this will be a distant memory but in the mean time you do need to seek help. Don't think your doctor will blow you off he/she won't. They are educated in this. Also let your partner know what is going on and that you need a little extra help right now. At times we all do. Its not that you don't love your baby you just have to get help for the problem at hand. It woulden't have been no different if you were sick during your pregnancy woulden't you have done anything to help your baby. Well now you need to help yourself get better so, you can get on being a great mommy and partner. Good luck and good health to you.
2007-08-31 02:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Darkchild 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In plain simple words what you really need is more sleep,rest and some one to share the looking after of your child.Yes,show this message to your husband and he shall be generous enough to realize accept and do some thing about it.May think of calling a close family member for a few weeks.Nothing to worry at all.Have dealt with such situations a number of times.All the best.
2007-08-31 02:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the best thing you can do is be honest with yourself and anyone who could help you. you shouldnt be ashamed of crying. hun this world can bring alot of stress but if you cant talk about it it makes it worse. dont be afraid of the doctor. they are not there to judge you they are there to help you. dont lie about the thoughts of suicide. you just had a baby, you have someone who needs yo so much and wants your love. i know it's tuff with a newborn ut if you dont try to fix the problem it will only get worse. and if you lie about the severity of the problem to your dr then he might mis diagnose the problem and in return that would be your fault. so if you are honest there is no reason for it to be your fault. i wish you peace hun ,and try to remember to be optimistic during this tuff time
2007-08-31 02:29:55 · answer #4 · answered by soulm8s7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Postpartum depression is common. You are not the first, or only one, your Dr. has, or will, see. Take comfort in this so you will not feel you have to lie. Tell him the truth ...and just how you feel. He has heard it before but it will make you feel better. If he does not prescribe an antidepressant you probably have not shown the intensity of your depression so ask him for an antidepressant and I have no doubt he will prescribe one. I hope you feel better soon. Know you have felt better in the past. You are the same person you were then. So you are capable of returning to that same better status.
2007-08-31 02:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by syrious 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just don't think so much. Feed your baby and take care of it. Sleep when it's asleep. You are lacking sleep and as someone else mentioned, your hormones are adjusting.
Women of cro-magnon times did not have these issues because they lived in caves with rocks and stuff. They didn't think about anything but keeping their baby nurtured. Do the same and you'll be ok.
2007-08-31 02:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The good news is that PPD is curable.
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Please, don't suffer needlessly.
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2007-08-31 02:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by sinfullydeliciousvixen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see either your OB doc or a psychiatrist. They will not allow you to suffer through depression. They will give you meds which will help you immensily.
Depression, which you have, is very real, but very treatable too.
2007-08-31 02:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
take the advice given to you in previous answers and believe me the doctor wont say there is nothing wrong
get help and youll feel betta :)
2007-08-31 02:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by simplycomplex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can help you until you want to help yourself. If you're going to lie to your doctor then why are you asking us what to do.....You may have post partum depression going on and it needs to be addressed. Go see your doctor and tell him the truth and you will feel much much better....
2007-08-31 02:24:09 · answer #10 · answered by theanswerman 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋