Postpartum depression 🤱🏼💔

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Try to go out and stay active. They are different mothers support groups in my area I give the information. It is free and it is save heaven for me

Please don’t hesitate to take medication if you need to. The right meds and therapy helped me tremendously both times I had pp. it’s nothing to take lightly. Please see your doctor and talk about options that available to you.

I went through this exactly. We had just moved to a new state a week before my son was born and I literally didn't know anyone but my midwife! No family around either. My PPD was pretty bad from birth to 4 months and then it started to get better. A big part of it for me was the fact that I could not get my son to breastfeed no matter how hard I tried. Lots of mom guilt. I can't be on medications due to interactions they can have with another medication I take daily so I feel this. Some things that helped me were journaling about all the crazy thoughts and emotions I had and writing down things I was grateful for. There is an app called Presently that will remind you to write down things you are grateful for in their app and that was super helpful. My "journal" was just a google docs page! I found that writing things first helped me be more open with my husband about how I was feeling, and when he understood what was going on he was a great help. Therapy is also a great idea!

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I’m in the same boat!! I don’t have family at all! My mother is a crackhead. And father remarried and has his own life. So it’s just me. I have no one to talk to, my husband works so I try not to text him as much lol. I have my days as well, but then I remind myself that I am lucky to be able to be home with my babies ❤️ We go on walks, we go to the park, I’ll put on music and dance with them. Just keep in mind that its nice to be able to stay at home, and not have to get back to work and let someone else raise your kids.

As someone with depression (and other mental health issues), here are some of my suggestions:
If it's possible, try to go outside every now and again. Take your child with you on a walk, get some fresh air and sunlight. The movement helps a lot.
Find a reason to leave the house on a regular basis (gym membership, weekly classes, a solo movie night).
Find a therapist. Sometimes communicating with a professional is best.

Lastly, I fully understand your hesitation with taking medication. I was in the same boat until it got bad enough for me to hurt myself before seeking help. I got a better grasp on my life after getting medication. And if you do end up on medication, it doesn't mean you'll be stuck taking it forever. Most psychiatrists will wait until you get back on your feet, then try to get you off the medicine.

Good luck to you. Keep your head up and it'll get better ♥️