PPD

I don't want to give you advice on what medication to take (because I don't know what would be safe for breastfeeding) but I want to give you (((hugs))). Being a mom is a hard time in our lives - so many new expectations are laid on our shoulders. That doesn't include all those wacky hormones on top of it!

Be gentle to you and I hope you find some comfort soon.

Thanks Ingi! I'm going to get a nice back and foot massage from my hubby here soon. I thought I was doing good but it just hit all of a sudden. It doesn't help that I've had problems with depression in the past. I was so afraid of this happening. Thanks so much again for your support.

Careful of the ones that give you insomnia... Those might just be the ones linked to anxiety like i had, but i took them, and got a serious case of insomnia, and was a basket case for WEEKS... Hope you feel better soon. I know how it feels, and it's no fun

I'm sorry you're going through this, I know how you feel. I also suffered from PPD after my daughter was born. It took me a while to finally admit that I needed to do something about it. I finally went to the Dr. when she was 8 weeks old and got prescribed Effexor XR. Talk about a life saver!!!! It completely saved me. I'd taken it before in the past as well (which is why they prescribed me the same thing). However, I wasn't breastfeeding so I'm not sure about that. I hope you get the help you need. I promise there is a light at the end of the tunnel!!!

Oh man Stef. I'm really sorry.

I had slight PPD after Oni and was put on Lexapro. BUT, I wasn't breastfeeding AND I quit after only 4 weeks of taking it. It made me sweat like a PIG!!!! GROSSSS!!

It's strange that you're feeling down. As breastfeeding is SUPPOSED to release the feel good hormones to prevent PPD.

BUT, we all know that SUPPOSED TO, means probably won't! LMAO!!

I got your IM...hit me up whenever you get back on!!

Sarah

I've had depression problems in the past also and I was so worried about PPD. I wanted so bad to be able to breastfeed and not be on antidepressants. I found myself crying inconsollably at times also. It is a HARD time in the beginning. You get no sleep and the constant worrying and just the non-stop vigilance you have to have with a newborn are all things that can make you feel crazy. It's a lot more normal than you think, especially if you are a mother who is very sensitive to your child and worries about them a lot. Don't assume right off the bat that you are depressed. Talk to the doctor. It may pass as you get into more of a pattern and with more support from people around you. Make SURE people around you know how you feel and what you are worried about so they can keep an eye on you and make sure you don't get worse. Tell them they need to help you through this and remind them how little sleep you get and how much work it is. Sometimes people need to be told, and if they love you, they will understand and help you out. I think that a back and foot massage are a great idea, but your husband can do a million other things to take some of the burden off you. Breastfeeding is hard but worth it in the end. It does get better once the two of you figure it all out. I'm not saying you don't have PPD, I'm just saying that the feelings you described are normal for this time in your life. Your hormones are still adjusting from your pregnancy on top of all the other stressors and they will take a while to get back to "normal" (if you can ever say that about female hormones.) If you start having compulsions to hurt yourself or the baby, then of course, that is definitely PPD and some meds would probably be a good idea.

My friend was on and is still on anti depressants while breastfeeding. Her dr. recommended she cut the pills in half ...i guess she really had a bad case...PDD needs to be treated in some way. Do talk to your dr.

Well, I talked to my doctor today. I've had depression issues in the past so I know that's what this is. I've always had a tendency to be depressed though. I'm getting plenty of sleep actually. Brina has been sleeping through the night from about 12 until 6 for about a week or so now and me an her nap together during the day. I just got bad all at once. I want to cry for no reason and just can't make myself stop. I don't really have a reason for the crying either. My doctor put me on Lexapro. Hopefully, I won't get any of the side effects though.

I'm glad your doctor took you seriously right away. That is such a help! I hope you start feeling better soon.