Postpartum depression and anxiety
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Theraphy has helped me a lot. My baby is two months and I was dealing with ppd as well. I was so exhausted I just wanted to die. Being able to talk with a therapist without feeling judged was a game changer.
@Ali it’s so exhausting you just wanna it to shut up or sometimes I wish I can walk away from it I keep wondering what it would be like to feel “normal “ it feels like forever
@Alejandra I’m so tired and just want to wake up and not feel like this I just want to feel in my own body and not in my head
I had it bad with ppa with this baby too (3 months) i didn’t want to take medication either but finally was open to it bc i didn’t want it to get to the point of being debilitating and i live alone with my little one. I hardly slept as well. I’ve been on medication for a month or two now and it’s been a complete turnaround! Don’t be afraid to get help! I know it can cause anxiety thinking about what if it makes it worse, but what if it makes things better?! And you don’t have to do it long term.
Please don’t be opposed to medication. I know it’s scary but I know soooo many first time moms they have gone through the same thing and felt so much relief after finally getting on meds. It isn’t for forever. I think first time moms are much more prone to ppd and ppa. I had it until I stopped pumping with my first. I didn’t experience at all with my second and I’m so grateful for it. It made the experience so much different but it’s caused me to grieve what I feel like I lost with my first.
Take it from someone who waited way too long to ask for help, talk to your doctor and give the meds a try. I’ve been on them for about a month and a half and I’m finally happy again. I’m making my bed again in the morning and keeping the house tidy doesn’t seem like this huge thing to overcome. It’s so important to take care of yourself ♥️ at least have the conversation with your OB
I struggle with this too. I had done my first child PPD without medication. This time I knew I needed something. I think each mom and each pregnancy/after pregnancy is different! I went with the safest medication I could find. I also started therapy & got on this group to find mommas like me. I have depression and anxiety normally, even worse PPD &PPA. You’re not alone! If you need to talk reach out. I live in my head, it’s exhausting. I won’t make any medical recommendations. I will just be here for support, vents, and convo.