Post Partum Depression - Shippensburg,PA

B.~

Sorry, this response is a little late but I wanted to respond. I am being treated for post partum depression as well. My son is 17 months now. I was not crying eveyday I was on the opposite end I was snapping at both my children and my husband. My husband went on a business trip for a week and when he returned home I literally snapped. It was lunch time and I yelled and my son at lunch time for being cranky...he was 8 months old at the time. I called my doctor and he saw me the next day. I have been on medication since then and it has helped me...I am much happier but I will let you know there are still days that I feel down but I will take a day here or there compared to everyday. Just to let you know I also have a daughter who is 3 years old. I was treated late for my post partum because I thought I could fight it off myself. I realized I needed help. I am glad I asked for it and once I did I realized there are a lot of others out there that are fighting depression as well...but each day has gotten better for me so, keep your chin up...hope this has helped.

B., I was not diagnosed with post partum by a doctor, but I know there was a period after my children were born that I wasn't myself. I have two children eleven months apart, my husband worked and still works nights. He is a truck driver and was gone alot which left me feeling pretty much alone. I don't know about you but I do not like taking meds. Recently I have started taking a low dose, after seeing a doc and I just feel like a brand new person who has it together again. My depression and feeling alone got so bad that my husband and I did split for about a year, luckily we got back together. My suggestion, if you feel like you are alone, reach out or see a doctor because to me it doesn't get better until you do.....You can call me if you need to talk, ###-###-####.

Hi B. - My name is L. and my son is now 5 years old. When he was 4 months, I started having panic (anxiety) attacks and entered into a dark hole called postpartum depression. I cried for no reason, couldn't sleep or eat, didn't laugh, etc etc. I wound up in a day hospital for depressed pregnant moms and postpartum moms. This helped me immensely. When I got done with the day hospital, I was scared shitless, but continued taking medicine and went to therapy weekly. I made many friends along the way too.
How old is Emily? Do you have family or friends to help you?

B.,
I suggest you go see your OBGYN. I was very depressed after my daughter was born and felt like something must be "wrong" w/me. I went to my Doctor and am actually on meds. I feel so much better. I would say the depression lasted about 3 weeks after she was born. I cried everyday and missed my "old life". Now, I can't picture life without her! Don't be ashamed, post partum is very common and sometimes we need a little extra help to get through it!

Hi B. ~ I had the "baby blues" shortly after my 4th son was born. I had never experienced it before, so I didn't realize that I had it until he was about 7-9 mo. old. I called my ob crying (her & I have an excellent relationship), she talked to me a little and gave me a script for zoloft. I took it for several months and it made a HUGE difference!! My husband and other boys were no longer walking on egg shells around me and I felt like the old me again. Our bodies go through so much change during and after our pregancies that it's o.k. to talk to someone or to take meds. if that's what your dr. feels is best. All the best to you and your family! Blessings ~ J. ____@____.com

Hi B.,
I had post pardum depression with my older 2 kids. I went to my ob/gyn to talk to them about it. They put me on some meds for a while. I dont remember what kind that was almost 4 years ago. But, Go talk to your family doctor or talk to your ob/gyn. Hope you feel better soon.

L. R

B., I had post partum depression really bad with my daughter a 11 years ago and with my son currently (not as bad the second time around). I know that having a therapist to talk my feelings out is very helpful and to try and involve myself with as many new mothers as I can (I go to a local mothering support group every week and a baby yoga class). Being overwhelmed/tired/alone is going to make any new mom feel depressed. You are doing the right thing by reaching out for help, remember that you are not alone. :) T.

B., I just want to say: if your doctor prescribes medication for the depression, take it!! I literally lived with PPD for over 3 years!! After a couple of months went by after my daughter was born, I thought it was something else, and I just fought it. I finally answered a questionnaire on depression and hit on everything! Went to my doctor and he asked me if I had ever gotten back to feeling OK after my daughter was born; I said no. He said I had "untreated postpartum depression." I was always skeptical about anti-depressants, but taking it made a HUGE difference in my life! After about 6 months, he had me taper off and then stop them, and I was OK. It taught me that there really can be a chemical component to depression. Good luck and God bless.

B., I had post partum depression until I stopped breast feeding. Trust me I know how hard it is to be alone with a new baby! I had my daughter in Korea ALONE a year ago TODAY! my husband was in the Army so I was over there with him and he was always gone. I had no family with me and could not speak Korean. Now Im home and my husband just told me today on our daughters birthday that he wants to leave me. Just think about how much worse your life would be without that little girl! she's worth all of it! and thats what keeps me going!!!