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Updated Jun 20, 2013

Q: How Did You Cope the First Couple Months?    —Brooklyn, NY

"I'm not sure I'd call what I'm feeling postpartum depression ... I think baby blues is probably more accurate. In an..."

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K., Don't take anything for granted. Talk to your doctor. He may suggest taking Lexapro to get you through the first couple of months. I've had three c-sections ...

What you are feeling is TOTALLY NORMAL. This is new to you, you still have hormones running around, a new little person to care for, and very little "me" time. Listen...

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Q: Help    —Kerrville, TX

"After my son was born i had ZERO depression, i didnt loose my temper i was happy as a lark. My son is now almost a ye..."

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#1 you should absolutely seek out a therapist to talk to! you'd be surprised how much just talking to a professional helps! and #2 you absolutely CAN take anti-depress...

You need to go talk to your doctor...and I will share with you my dark secret...I was pregnant and nursed on anti-depressants. My children are happy and smart...my do...

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Q: How Long Does This Postpartum Depression Last?!    —Avon Lake, OH

"My son just turned one this week, and I feel just as awful as when he was 3 months old. How long is this "depression"..."

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Dear N.! Hang in there. I have two girls one 4 and one 18 months. I had postpartum with both and feel the same way you do. I didn't take care of my depression after...

Hi N.! I'm K., 33 mom of 2 boys, and I have been where you are. I had depression during pregnancy with my first son (he is almost 8 now), then I had post-partum with...

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Q: PPD - Looking for a Good Dr. in Westchester    —Yonkers, NY

"I am looking for a PPD specialist in Westchester. My daughter is seven months old and I have still not been able to g..."

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C., I'm so sorry you feel so alone. You shouldn't. It is VERY common to suffer from PPD. How horrible that your doctor made you feel like that. I suffered from PPD aft...

hi C.; can you travel to manhattan to see a wonderful therapist? i have been seeing Ruth Saks for anxiety and depression symptoms and phases for several years and s...

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Q: Physical Postpartum Symptoms?    —Leesburg, VA

"Hi Moms, My sister had her 1st baby 4 days ago and although she is thrilled and excited, she is experiencing some p..."

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All normal, hormones are RAGING right now and will continue to do so for some time! Good luck and give your sister any rlief you can offer . M.

I experienced these same symptoms. My doc attributed it to hormonal changes as my body tried to adjust after the pregnancy as well as fatigue/stress. If possible, I'd...

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Q: Should I Seek Help?    —O Fallon, MO

"I am looking for some insight in determining what I have been experiencing is symptomatic of postpartum depression or..."

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I haven't experienced this myself where it relates to major life changes. But I know how it feels to just feel more emotional or overwhelmed with life in general. Yo...

i'd talk to your doctor. i did not suffer from the baby blues with my last 2 babies, but in the last few years i have been diagnosed with depression. i felt off...i gu...

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Q: I Think I Have Postpartum Depression    —Dayton, OH

"I think I have postpartum depression. I have been crying a lot and have been very anxious. My family had come into to..."

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Hi D., Sorry you are having a hard time! My husband is out of town a lot too and I had trouble being alone so much when my son was younger. Do you have friends with sm...

I went through the same thing with both of my children. The first time it lasted about six weeks and the second time I went on Lexapro for 4 months. It really did he...

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Q: Late Postpartum Depression    —Bolingbrook, IL

"Hi moms. I am wondering if anyone out there went through late postpartum depression? Mine started more about 2-3 mo..."

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H., I had post partum depression when my son was six weeks old. I was staying at home on my maternity leave with this six week old baby that only wanted to nurse and ...

I would call this post partum depression. I suffered terribly after my first child was born. My husband changed jobs when she was 3 months old and his work hours inc...

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Q: How Long Do the Roller Coaster Feelings Last Postpartum?    —Olathe, KS

"I am 7 weeks postpartum and still feel like I have days that are emotional. I truly didn't really have much postpart..."

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I can definitely relate to you. It is hard being a new mom. Going through an unbelievable amount of change physically and mentally can really take its toll. Also, y...

K., i never considered myself as having pospartum depression either, although looking back i do think i lost my mind a little. the emotional roller coaster was crazy,...

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Q: Sam-e for PPD While Breastfeeding    —Euless, TX

"Hi Moms. I have a 7 month old very active baby girl. She has been crawling since 5.5 months and has been teething for..."

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A good support network for women depressed after a c section is the International Ceserean Awareness Network -ICAN. There is a chapter here in North Texas that you ca...

i was on zoloft several years ago and it was MAGICAL. yes, wonderful. but i would talk to your doctor about what to take since you are breastfeeding

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