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| Mom suffering from PPD. Please help... |
Hi Everybody, Just wanted to know if there was any other moms out there who have or are suffering PPD. My son is 8 mo. old and all of a sudden I'm a wreck. I've had insomnia and heart palpations and have had a hard time functioning like my normal self. I've started anti-depressants but they haven't kicked in yet and I'm in the midst of seeking a professional therapist. Knowing I'm not alone would make me feel a little better. Thanks. |
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Hi Lisa! I've had PPD and even broke my wrist in frustration after having my 2nd baby. Hang in there the antidepressants will kick in and you will start feeling better although I believe talking to a therapist made the world of difference for me. All the crazy thoughts and feelings I had were totally validated and I was told how common all these things really are... That alone took a load off. Good luck and please let me know how things are going for you.
P.S. He's a cutie! |
| posted by Linda on 03/21/2008 |
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| I don't know if what I have is PPD. I am newly in remission from cancer, just had a baby girl 9 weeks ago and have a CAT scan/ MRI next week. I am scared out of my mind about it. I look at my baby girl and I can't sleep have panic attacks. I AM on Lexapro (anti-depressent) I just don't want to have to leave her. You are not alone. Talking to someone will help. Keep us informed. - Sharon |
| posted by Sharon on 03/22/2008 |
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| I have PPD. My son was 8 weeks old, and I have a 3 year old as well. I broke down while at home with my kids alone. I cryed hysterically, and didn't want anything to do with them. My husband came home from work, and i went to my doc. I have been on Lexpro since then. The meds should kick in and things will be loads better for you. Hope that helps |
| posted by Lana on 03/23/2008 |
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| I don't know what I have but I break down all the time all I do is cry and go crazy. My husban works 7days a wk and I'm home all day everyday and it drives me crazy if meds do work please let me know I don't know if I can handle this anymore. And maybe if it does work maybe I'll have to go to doctor I love my son but just tired of being home all the time. |
| posted by Jojo on 03/23/2008 |
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| Yes I did, I thought I was going to crack up. But it does get better. Get some help. Do not be ashamed to ask. I was so nervous and dizzy I was afraid to hold my on child. It was horriblle. You are not alone. If you need to talk more email me. Kerry curry |
| posted by Kerry on 03/25/2008 |
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| Lisa you are far from alone, I think so many more women suffer from this, including me, than we know. I just spent the first few months denying it, until one day in the middle of a WIC appointment I just broke down, I couldn't take anymore. It was the breakdown that I needed, If I would of kept bottling everything in who knows where I would be, I was so busy hiding my horrible emotions that I didn't even bond with my baby till she was around five months old. Suffering in silence was the worst thing in my life, but I got help, I chose to see a counselor, which takes longer than the anti-depressants but I have been on them before and they didn't work right for me. Things are going better for me, and I know they will with you in time, you will have your days, but go easy on yourself, motherhood is the most selfless and sometimes thankless job you will ever have, allow yourself those moments to cry, just know that you have to get back up and be strong for your baby, who loves you unconditionally. |
| posted by April on 06/13/2008 |
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