Is It Postpartum ?

It sounds like it's just PMS. In some cases, women deveiop serious PMS symptoms. You should speak to a psychiatrist. They may be able to prescribe something to lessen the problem. I think they call it Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

Yes. This happened to me with my youngest daughter. I had to go off of the pill completely. Though I still have mood swings during my period, it's more gradual - not so many peaks and valleys like when I was on the pill. I don't know if you should take this drastic a measure, but it worked for me. Talk to your doc.

What exactly are your symptoms? Is it like PMS or is it more moderate to severe?

The Symptoms of PPD include moderate to severe depression, changes in eating and sleeping patterns, anxiety, nausea, crying spells, insomnia, possible problems bonding with your child, etc

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Hope things start looking up!

T., it is very common for women who have had postpartum depression to have mood swings when menstruation resumes. Often, over time they will become less severe. A group called postpartum support international has a great informational website that you might check out. Also there is one postpartum support group in town, it's through family to family connection.
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Hi, Girl,
I think that you are still dealing with post-partum a little. I went through post-partum depression until my daughter was around 1 yr, then it calmed down a lot. Now I only deal with expected moodiness once a month for a day or two. Ha-Ha :) Be patient with yourself and take many, many moments of quiet time with your new little one. Also, a well balanced diet, quality vitamins and regular outings with exercise will make a world of difference. Time, itself will be the biggest healer.

The other thing, has your doctor suggested anything. Sometimes if the post-partum is severe enough, your MD may prescribe something temporarily, like an anti-depressant. The only problem with that is sometimes you cannot get off it easily.

A.
Mom of four...

Hi, it may be postpartum depression. Here's a WONDERFUL supporg group with meetings and resources: http://www.postpartum.net/ or call me 801-523-5909/email ____@____.com

T.- I feel for you! I was a wreck after the birth of my daughter and I did not find relief until after I got pregnaunt with my son (2 years later) I truely belive it has something to do with the hormones.

I finally found relief with my Dr's help. I was sad, unmotivated, hated everything, and everyone. I had moments of joy when I held my baby but, it was awful the majority of the time. Do these symptoms sound familiar? My Dr's tried everything from mild antianxiety pills to ADD meds!

I stress to you to talk to your DR immediately-there is no reason to feel this way it can be helped.Good luck! H.

hi T., yes it can be postpardom i went through the same thing with my first and my second ,but everyone is different. i would make an appointment with your doctor and get this addressed as soon as you can. and let them know you are on birth control and if you are taking anything else. so that they can address it better with what you are taking good luck to you. you are not alone there is so many different types of depression.