Is it Postpartum Depression or What?????

Dan M · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:16 am Post subject:

I'm a girl I'm just using my fiancee's e-mail address.I just had a baby about 7 months ago. Around when he was 3 months old I noticed that I get easily frustarted,irratated and angry alot. One minute I'm fine and the next I am just so mad I can't stand it. I don't take it out on anybody or anything , I just keep it to myself. But when I do try to talk about it people just look at me like I'm being stupid or look at me as if I was a horrible person. I mean my baby doesn't irratate me or anything like that. Then when people do realize i'm upset they just sit there and say over and over "whats wrong whats wrong whats wrong." and that just irratates me even more. Sometimes I get so mad at the stupidest things and I can't control it, then I end up crying. Sometimes I don't know even know why I get so upset.Then I get sick to my stomach because I get so stressed out. Punching and hitting pillows and couches don't help at all. I barely ever get time to myself I've only got to do something with my fiancee twice in the past 7 months, I barely get to eat and when I do I'm not hungry anymore. Then sometimes I just feel like dying, because I feel like no one cares or that I'm not a good mom. My fiancee is even worried (even though he hasn't said anything) I can tell he is. I just don't know what to do anymore. Is it potpartum depresion, em I a maniac depressive???? Please Help!

Ethel · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:22 am Post subject:

It sure could be ppd, it can occur up to a year after delivery. Or you could be overtired and without enough connections with adults too.

You are not bipolar!

Logan and Ella's Mommy · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:24 am Post subject:

Only your doctor can help you get a diagnosis or figure out what is going on. Seek medical help. You'll get better quicker once you have a real answer.

summer · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:26 am Post subject:

if you are thinking you are not worth being alive then yes i think you may have a mild case of PDD. and dont think that no one cares for you because you have to remember that you are EVERYTHING to that little baby!!! there's nothing you can do about feeling like this- it is your brain- a chemical imbalance that is causing you to feel and think like this- get in touch with the dr who delivered your baby, or your OBGYN and talk to them...and don't be ashamed or embarassed or weak. it happens to MANY women and trust me you will be thankful and much happier when you can regain some control!!

1stTimeMum · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:26 am Post subject:

I would suggest talking to your GP. Postpartum depression is very common and it sounds like you are a little isolated from other people which isn't going to help the situation. It doesn't have to be this way though.
Your doctor can prescribe medication to help with the mood swings. Once this is under control I would also suggest finding a parent group to join Smile

I go to parent group once a week with 7-10 other new mothers and its great! We can share our experiences and frustrations and ask each other questions and just generally socialise for a few hours. Oh yeah, it's good for the babies too! They are learning to play well with other children Smile

Please, talk to someone before it gets worse

alisha p · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:28 am Post subject:

it could be postpartum depression but it could also be your hormones i was the same way after having my son and it is fine to get like this as long as you don't take it out on your child remove your self from the situation to calm down if you cant what i do is remind my self its not my child's fault and he has done nothing wrong that seems to help me ask your doctor he/she will be able to help you better.

Dude, what? · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:29 am Post subject:

It's probably Postpartum Depression.
You should go see a doctor ASAP, and if you're diagnosed with it, they'll put you on drugs to make you feel better. Good luck!

versantly · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:36 am Post subject:

how concerned is your doctor?

*~*D&A*~* · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:37 am Post subject:

You are feeling like I was throughout pregnancy and after pregnancy for almost a year after I had my baby. Go and talk to your doctor as soon as you can, he will prescribe depression pills (make sure you tell them you feel like ending your life), also try to exercise, get someone to take care of baby to get 'you' time and 'couple' time, you NEED it. I was a single mom for a year and it was frustrating especially because I thought no one cared, but i went to sleep every night and prayed telling my son "it's ok baby we will get through this and it doesn't matter if it's only you and me in this bed and all alone at the end of the day we will always be each others' company"...yeah, i also suggest you get some kind of therapy if you can. You need to release the stress and it's hard, I know it's super hard after baby is born.