Postpartum? - Delanson,NY

Just asked the same question. I am going to the OBGYN soon. Just wanted you to know you are not alone. WOW, that you are doing school too. I couldn't imagaine that as well, I stay at home and think that alone is the hardest thing. My husband thought supportive, doesn't quite get it. I would have your hubby take the baby and get a complete check up. Since you have anemia and thyroid problem. My husband does as well, and it took a while to find the right thing. Good luck. Write any time!

Thyroid problems can cause depression-like symptoms. Definitely, extremely. And it can take months to get your thyroid in line (adjusting meds up & down), but I would make sure that is stabilized before starting any antidepressants. I say this as someone who has struggled with depression and thyroid problems since the age of 13.

Stress can cause so many problems too.
I know you work full time and probably don't get much time with your baby, but I have to suggest that you take an hour or 2 a week to do something for yourself, yoga, shopping, book club, whatever you enjoy. It is refreshing to have a little time without any responsibility.

i am a mom of three and I have been in the same boat as you. I went to my doctor and she put me on antidepressants and the really didn't help. I have been on them for 7 months and I just went to my gyn and he did blood work and found out that I am severly anemic, which can cause the same symptoms as depression. if I were you I would request that the doctor do complete blood work before going on any meds. Anti depressants have side effects which can make you feel just as bad. I hae now been on prescription iron pills for one week and I have noticed a huge difference. now I am having a hard time weaning off the antidepressants and it really sucks. I wish my primary md did blood work in the beginning and might not have even needed the antidepressants. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or need to talk. ###-###-#### or ____@____.com

Hi K.,
I was postpartum too and I didn't want to go on medicine but I got to a point where I couldn't deal with how bad I felt everyday. I was prescribed Zoloft which is considered one of the more gentler anti-depressants (I didn't have any side effects). My mood became stable and I felt a lot better.

I don't know what your financial situation is but is it possible for you to drop down to part time work or take a year off to spend with your baby? It might make things seem less overwhelming.