Crying Alot Because of Hormones????

Yes, hormones can cause crying and a host of other things. Sounds like they may be unbalanced and there are herbs that can help. Also homeopathics and flower essences and essential oils. Energy work such as Polarity or Reiki could be very helpful too. The student clinic at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers very reasonable rates. On the second Sunday of every month you can receive a Polarity session for only $15. I encourage you to seek the advice of a natural healer who can advise you or try one of these therapies. They cannot hurt!

I know this has been mentioned, but it sounds like a mild form of PPD which you can get up to a year after your baby is born. Many doctors have told me it can take up to 2 years for your hormones to go back to normal after having a baby. You can get your hormones checked by your doctor by saliva or a blood test. Natural progesterone cream might help you too, I have started using that to help my mood and sleep. Either way, I would get it checked out. It is true that we are more emotional after having children, but it shouldn't disrupt your life like this. Try to talk to a doctor, I hope you feel better soon.
Ree

Hi Sharon. It's most likely some form of PPD. I finally went to see a Therapist with my hubby after my first baby was six months old. It really helped to talk about what was going on. And, it really helped our marriage too because we both knew how eachother was feeling, and what we were both going through with a new baby in our lives. Good luck and hang in there.
Take care,
M.

I noticed after my son was born that I was very emotional, too. All of the sudden I was totally responsible (physically, emotionally, and in every other way) for this beautiful little child. Well, that child is now 11, and I'm still very emotional (he has two younger siblings). I can't watch the news (it's too depressing) or any shows where something bad happens to chidren. I can't even watch horror movies. My theory is that if I'm more stressed at the end of the movie, I don't want to watch it.
Anyways, you might want to check with your doctor. It may be hormones or depression. I got back on anti-depressants after my second child was born because I was having real problems with depression.
Just a thought.

Those nasty hormones!!! They could be the culprit---"baby blues" can actually be a little post partum depression. For one, it sounds like you have a lot on your plate, and two, you expressed some worries about your baby that may--or not--be part of a picture of post partum depression. Why not talk to your doctor? Just to be sure? Can't hurt, might help! Good luck to you and your family. K. RN (retired psychiatric nurse)

Dear Sharon,

Definitely hormones! Been there, done that and so has my daughter. What you have is called Estrogen dominance, where your body is trying to make up for the nine months of pregnancy by producing more estrogen, when what it really needs is Progerone! I'm not talking the pills that have progestins (that's literally from horse urine!) You can by Progesterone cream at any health food store and many drug stores or online. But make sure the progesterone comes from the wild yam and that each ounce of cream has at least 400mg of progesterone in the ingredients. Read the box, the label, AND the insert to find out how much you need to use each day(normally 1/4 to 1/2 tsp.) You will take a break for a week or two each month from using it to get the estrogen going again (they use the same receptors in your body). Normally, you would start using Progesterone cream on the twelfth day of your menstrual cycle and stop on day 28, but everyone is different (especially if your menstrual cycles have not come back). Just start using it immediately, and you will soon be amazed at the relief it brings! There are several good brands. I usually use Jason or Emerita or "happy PMS" from HR Enterprises (online). Best of everything with your baby and family!
K.

Sharon, please have your thyroid checked. It's a very simple blood test and if it's outa whack you could feel terrible!! It's plays a huge role in PPD and other things that people think are "normal" after having children. It's not. You have it tested by Basha's (grocery store) just check out their website, it's like $48 for the panel. (PS--I think after having children you're always affected more by tragedies in our world--so please don't think I'm playing down the emotions...I just know personally about the thyroid) Much love to you and yours.
S.

it is most likely hormones - I remember crying at the Kleenex commercials when my last son was an infant - the best thing you can do is balance your systems - especially the hormones - I recommend very safe, all natural herbal formulas - if you want more information feel free to contact me or visit my website and look for Sumacazon - www.shootingstarherbs.amazonherb.com

Hi there,
I have gone through the same thing since my little one was born. Through the advice of a friend I began taking St. Johns wart each day and it is so much batter. It also helps with with PMS, which has also escalated since the birth of my daughter. New Frontiers has people who can talk with you about it and you can find all kids of info on the internet. I talked with my doc but he wanted to put me on anti-depression meds which I was against, I tried this on my own and I have been great for 5 months now!!! Hope that helps.

Sharon,
I noticed that you said your daughter is 7 months old. This far out from delivery it's no longer likely that it is because of hormones. More likely is that it is post-partum depression or even plain depression with a generalized anxiety compnent. You definately need to be evaluated by your primary care provider or a counselor. Don't let this go on too long. You can't be there 100% for your kids if you don't take care of yourself.

Take care,
A.

some folks have suggested herbal remedies which is fine BUT if you choose to go that route remember that things like st john's wart are drugs even they are natural and check with your doc first. there can be serious conflicts with other conditions and medications. good luck.

Sharon,
I always worry about my baby and have bad dreams sometimes. I even dreamt that I left him in the bathtub! I was crying and yelling out in my sleep, my husband woke me.
My mom says it's normal because keeping them safe is always on your mind. I turned into a sobfest when I got pregnant. I thought it would be over when I had the baby... I seem to have stayed that way. Luckily everyone at my work is great so I don't have to deal with it there. BUT, a sappy commercial - forget it, it's a sobfest!
Sorry I have no advice, but I am in the same boat.
K.

Dont worry, it gets better and goes away. I know the TLC channel was a hum-dinger and some of those Kodak commercials too. And even when my husband didnt mean to hurt my feelings or whatever it was, I would cry. Thank goodness its normal, right?If you are breast feeding, it will lessen a month after you breast feed. Otherwise when he is about a year old, suddenly the tears arent as often as the smiles. Dont forget, youre life has changed dramatically and you are aloud to cry at the smallest things this tiny person will accomplish. Now if you are upa dn down and angry and cant connect well with the baby then you are looking at depression. Serious, but also fixable.
Best wishes and best of luck watching that little one begin to crawl and take on the world!!

Well lets see I have a 5 1/2 year old and a 4 year old and everytime I try and tell someone about something they did I get teary. It will get better but I don't think it will ever pass. I think our hormones change and then don't go back for some things. So stay strong and let the waterworks flow.

Hi Sharon,

Go see your Dr. Sometimes your hormones have a hard time bouncing back. Mine did. I kept thinking things would get better and finally after 3 years did something about it. I did not have to go on medication, but did need to change my diet and take vitamins and exercise. Things got much better. Good luck.

I cry at those halmark card commericals..lol its called post depression.. and its hormones i just learned that are hormones change every 10 yrs or so ... lol im going to 40 in october my horomones are everywhere.. lol go see your doctor though. Its normal i have 3 kids and my oldest is 19 my two boys ages are 9 and 6 ! so its lasts a little while .. but go see your doctor because everyone is different . Fell better.L. a

Hi Sharon!

Dont worry. It is totally normal. Let me tell you my kids are 20 and 16 and after my second son was born I had the same thing. But not to get you worked up or anything, I still to this day cry at the drop of a hat. Especially if I watch things on T.V. like children that are sick or movies with things that might happen to children. I just brush it off and just let myself have a good cry. I use to worry about it. But now I just cry whenever I want and wherever I want. I dont care if Im in a store or wherever. Dont worry it is totally normal. Yes it is your hormones. But youll get better after a few months. It wont be as bad. Take care!

D. P

I had something similar after I had my son. Turned out my Thyroid wasn't working right and I needed to up my dosage.

Hi Sharon, It sound like you got a really good answer already, but I feel your pain. I feel the very same way. I have a 1 month old son and since his birth I do the same thing. It can be almost anything, so I try to not let it all get to me. Here is to hoping it will all work itself out and hormones will improve soon. Good luck.