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PPD/PPA
Jun 4, 2017 12:07:19 GMT -6
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Post by donnamoss on Jun 4, 2017 12:07:19 GMT -6
You are not alone and it does get better! I had PPD with my first and started meds around 4-5 weeks post partum. Began weaning off at 6 months PP. With my 2nd, I started meds 4 weeks prior to my scheduled C section (all approved by by OB.) Weaned at 6 months with the 2nd as well. I'm so glad you reached out--to this community and your OB.
My H had a hard time understanding what was happening...so I sent him some articles. I remember one time (before it clicked for him what I was going through) he said "can't you just be happy--just force yourself to smile and it will be ok." That's honestly when I knew I needed meds bc the thought of just pulling myself out of this feeling seemed beyond impossible.
We are here and you are doing all the right stuff!
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PPD/PPA
Jun 4, 2017 13:36:18 GMT -6
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Post by badges on Jun 4, 2017 13:36:18 GMT -6
I'm really overwhelmed in a good way with all the responses, thank you. I have definitely struggled with depression before, and with my other kids probably too, but this third time has just been....too much to handle. Probably worse because self care is reeeeeally on the backburner, lack of sleep not helping etc etc. it's like the fog can lift temporarily during the day and I can be rational and calm, and it's those moments when I say, it's ok, you've got this, this is temporary just be strong....but that fog comes back and I can't be clear. And the problem is that in those moments I am ragey and sad and just not who I need to be for my kids and my family. So right now, this second, is a clear moment. It might go away in an hour or a day though, I don't know, but I can't keep clinging to these little islands of peace in my mind and I just need to get some help. Thanks to all of you who have replied, the sense of not being alone is SO huge for me, and for those of you struggling too know I am with you. I might hop over to the mental wellness board.
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PPD/PPA
Jun 4, 2017 14:09:03 GMT -6
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Post by pennyandthejets on Jun 4, 2017 14:09:03 GMT -6
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I had bad PPA and PPD with my daughter. I felt so isolated the entire time and I felt horrible all the time.I EP for my DD for 6 months while on meds and I was really worried about it but as others have said, you can definitely BF and still be on meds. Sending you hugs and strength during this time. Feel free to PM me if you ever want to talk. There's also a board for PPD/PPA if you feel comfortable posting there.
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PPD/PPA
Jun 4, 2017 15:40:23 GMT -6
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Post by dogbutt on Jun 4, 2017 15:40:23 GMT -6
It's tough it took me a little over a year to ask for medication. I've been taking zoloft for a year now and feel so much better. I don't know what it is but acknowledging you need help and getting help was the hardest part for me. Once you talk to your doctor it will feel like a 1000 pounds is lifted off your shoulders. You are half way there already since you are here asking for support. You're a great mom and this is a tough place to be mentally. I'm sorry you're going through this.
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