i know that post partum depression usually brings with it feelings of not being able to care for the baby. i am wondering, does anyone have experience with post partum that is not that severe but is still considered post partum depression? for example, there are no negative feelings about the baby or being able to care for the baby. instead, there is an increased propensity for crying, a general feeling of loneliness, a constant but low level state of anxiety, etc. i am not sure where the legitimate challenges of new motherhood end and real post partum depression begins. any ideas??
2007-12-20 03:39:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
eta: my baby is 6 months old.
2007-12-20 04:25:43 · update #1
there are degrees to everything
except death
2007-12-20 03:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by Brad R 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I believe there are different degrees. I've not had any problems with not wanting to take care of my baby. In fact I probably think I am the only one who can care for him the best! I do have some anxiety and moodiness with other people though. I went through a spell where if someone looked at me wrong I'd cry! I assume this is a slight case of post partum as I was never like this before. Or maybe it's just hormones! The crying has passed but I'm still somewhat moody. But then I'm also sick of unwanted advice. I'm a 1st time Mom but I have spent alot of time around and taking care of babies.......I just want to tell the unwanted advice givers that I'm not stupid!
2007-12-20 03:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by rivergirl939 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had both depression and PPD so I know how you feel. My daughter is 4 months old.
A new baby and motherhood bring about changes we don't expect. Your depression would be considered post partum because docs diagnose it as PPD (post partum depression) if your baby is less than one year old. I would speak to your family doc about getting on meds and maybe some counseling if you're okay with it. I think you have mild PPD.
PPD can include wanting or not wanting to care for or harm your little one.
There are also other therapies as well such as meditation. There are literally TONS of books to read as well on the condition and they will have good suggestions too.
Good Luck..
2007-12-20 06:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are different stages...it sounds like you are just going through baby blues...80% of new moms go through this...then there post partum depression and severe post partum depression...the baby blues usually go away by a month or so but if you start feeling worse or get thoughts of hurting the baby then go and talk to someone
2007-12-20 03:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know just what you are talking about! The same thing happened to me for my third child. It stems from stress, being overwhelmed and extremely tired. I would cry for no reason and I felt like I could not go to sleep because I could not breath. That only made it worse. I took benedryl to sleep at first. I also began drinking Xango and within a week I felt normal again. You can read about and get Xango if you would like to try it at www. myxango.com/natural
Hang in there and get some help with the baby and realize that everything is not as bad as it seems. Another symptom was I felt like the world was horrible and hopeless. It really gets better!
2007-12-20 03:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by Personally 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are absolutely degrees of post partum depression. They range from the baby-blues, which last a few days to the more severe which can be devastating and last for years (even hitting years after the birth).
If you're feeling weepy, overwhelmed, isolated for more than a few days, I would talk to your healthcare provider and don't feel guilty about it!
2007-12-20 03:45:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly it is just the shift in hormones and the lack of sleep...you will be just fine. you need to make sure (if only for 5 minutes) that you take a little YOU time and get the chance to reboot your mind. Taking care of a new baby is a HUGE responsibility (even if dad is totally involved) but it also takes a huge toll on the mind and body. i assure you that you are doing a great job and your baby loves and appreciates everything you do even if they can't tell you. It's just the territory for being a new mommy. Your whole life changes in an instant and it takes a little while (and alot of tears) to adjust. Go easy on yourself! You're doing a great job!
2007-12-20 03:44:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My baby is 3 weeks old today, and this is the first week I haven't cried! I have no bad feelings about her at all, but my man is a truck driver, only home on weekends. I've been more clingy towards him, and have some depression. (aside from lack of sleep!) There are different levels of baby blues, because of the stories of mothers who don't want anything to do with their babies, or the horrible ones that kill theirs! Good luck to you!
2007-12-20 04:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by fredsredhead66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post Partum is due to hormonal imbalance after delivery. Depending on how severe the imbalance will determine how bad the PPD is.
It can be anywhere from mild to psychotic
2007-12-20 03:44:09 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've experienced the same when I had my baby, she is now 3 months and I still feel lonely and overwhelmed. But I thinks thats just it. We are just extremely overwhelmed! Not to mention lack of sleep, sometimes you forget to eat, or you just want some alone time. I don't think that you have postpartum depression, but the best thing to do would be to ask your doctor. They know best.
2007-12-20 03:44:33 · answer #10 · answered by dala_o_2003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All is well until the walker and the arm reaches more and more lol.Terrible two's goodluck im going through terrible threes god have mercy on me .Looking at my baby was the best blessing ive ever had happen to me .
2007-12-20 03:45:00 · answer #11 · answered by angelkiss7914 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋