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Any Mothers Out There Struggling with Postpartum Depression
Asked by L.P. from Phoenix
on October 10, 2008
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I just had my duaghter a few days ago and I am starting to suffer from pp depression and was wondering if there is anyone else out there that is or has experienced thi...
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- This is so common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Talk to your ob and they will percribe something for you. I had it with my third child and didn't realize it so ...
- Hi L., I struggled with it too. It started the day after I delivered my daughter. Talk to your MD about this, they can make recommendations. It is natural to feel ...
- I have been through PPD twice and it is no fun. With my first son I resisted taking any meds and muddled my way through. I had thoughts of suicide and felt like a fa...
Postpartum Anxiety/ Panic Attacks? Postpartum Depression?
Asked by W.A. from Honolulu
on February 13, 2008
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Hi all. I just had an unplanned C-section on Feb 6th (yes, I posted the request about unplanned C-section and got an overwhelming response of 120+ moms...thank you all...
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- W., I am sorry you are having a hard time wtih your postpartum issues and baby's condition. I have not had panic attacs but I do have postpartum depression and curren...
- Hi W., the time right after having a baby is SO hard emotionally and physically. I have a 4 month old girl and have also recently been trained as a PEP volunteer, wher...
- I had the same thing happen to me when my baby was about 6 months old. The best thing you can do for yourself is get the program through the Midwest Center for Anxiety...
Seeking Other Moms Who Have Postpartum Depression
Asked by J.C. from Albuquerque
on August 7, 2009
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I would like to talk to other mom's who have dealt or who are dealing with postpartum depression. I was diagnosed almost twelve months postpartum. Would just like to...
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- I had postpartum depression when my daughter was born. She's 15 wks so I'm not through it yet but there are good days and bad days. I don't know if it is the same for ...
- Hi J.! I have 2 daughters and I did not have PPD with my first, but with my second it hit me hard. You are not alone!! I can attest to that. Exercise did the most for...
- You are NOT alone!!!! You said, "I was diagnosed...", so you've been brave enough to seek help and treatment. Keep it up, keep your head held high and use the support...
Postpartum Depression
Asked by C.R. from Minneapolis
on January 11, 2008
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Just wanting to see if anyone can give me feedback on how you may have dealt with PostPartum Depression. I am a first time Mom, in my late 30's, with a 4 month old. I...
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- Hi C.. I'm sorry that you are struggling but you are not alone! I work with moms with perinatal mood disorders and also experienced postpartum depression/anxiety mys...
- First of all I want to commend you for asking for help and advice. I also had postpartem depression with my first child and I didn't have it bad enough to see anyone ...
- The main thing to remember about this is that postpartum depression is hormonal and out of your control - it does not make you weak or a loser or a bad mom. It happens...
Is Our Marriage Failing?
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on October 9, 2008
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This may get long, so I appreciate you reading and caring. A little background first- my husband and I were friends for about 4 years before we started dating. We bo...
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- I agree with some of the other moms that this may be post partum depression, at least in part. I did not experience PPD, but I was definitelty overwhelmed when our fi...
- Hang in there, sweetie. You might have a bit of Post-partum depression - being a new mom and figuring out that role, as well as your role as wife, friend, lover, etc....
- I agree with Christine. Hang in there. I have been married to my second husband for fourteen years. I still think I was supposed to marry someone else. Sometimes. You ...
Postpartum Depression
Asked by L.J. from Cedar Rapids
on June 1, 2009
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Not sure. I know everone goes thru some type of postpartum depression in some shape or form. I had it with my first but went away within weeks. I love my babies with a...
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- Oh L.! HUGS!!! Sure women have "survived" in the past without help for post partum....but to what degree. Don't make your family's comments make you feel like you ju...
- Dear L., Oh, I am so there with you. I am not feeling that way right now, but I did. I think I was about at my lowest (though there were so many "lowest" times) the...
- Go talk to your doctor...they shoudl be able to help without meds! I went through the same with with my 2nd. I just scheduled appointments 2 times a week and just tal...
Looking for Dr. in GV,Colleyville,Southlake, HEB Area to Deal with Hormones
Asked by D.W. from Dallas
on April 20, 2009
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Hi, Moms.
I really need your help. After the birth of my son in 2004, I had severe PPD. Since then, I have been on antidepressants, etc.
Late last March, I dev...
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- Good Morning, I hear your frustration and pain. You really need to be tested on your hormones and thyroid. They can make you deathly ill, especially your thyroi...
- Hi! I used to be a pharmaceutical representative who called on ObGyns and, from my experience there, the FEM Centre in Colleyville seems to be an excellent place for t...
- Doctor Frank Minirith in Richardson. He looks at you as a whole person. He will recommend supplements when appropriate, and he will recommend medicine accordingly. ...
Problems with Tummy
Asked by L.W. from Sherman
on April 24, 2008
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Hello everyone! This is such a wonderful place to turn to, although I am kind of embarassed about my problem. Ever since my son was born (now 22 months), I have had ...
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- Go to you family doctor or OB/gyn. Diarrhea is a side effect of every med out there......but don't settle for a change in meds if it continues. Keep going back. Also a...
- L., I suggest you talk with your gynecologist about this. I seem to remember something about how either elevated or lowered hormone levels can cause digestive issu...
- Try eating yogurt (make sure it has live cultures in it) and lace it with acidopholous. Many medications break down the body's natural processes and so we need to put...
Postpartum Depression
Asked by E.C. from Columbus
on March 3, 2008
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I am currently pregnant with my second child. I had quite a struggle with postpartum depression with my first child and ended up on Zoloft which really helped. I wou...
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- You should check out poemonline.org I recently went to a mtg here. Very helpful suggestions for what you could be going through. It meets 2x/month in the Columbus area.
- Hi E., I have 3 children that i gave birth to and actually only suffered from PPD with my second, a large part of it was due to the stressful situation i was in direct...
- E., I had horrible PPD with my first child but didn't know enough at that point to take care of it properly until I was almost hospitalized. I was much better afte...
Natural Cures for Postpartum Depression?
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on May 5, 2008
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My counselor suggested that I take medication for postpartum depression. I really do not like taking drugs unless it's absolutely necessary. Have any of you had any su...
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- Omega 3's, b vitamins and a little sunshine. Do you have any moms support groups near you? Getting out for adult conversation is great. There is a very informed lad...
- It is my opinion that concern over taking meds for depression is misplaced, they are wonderful and you can be your old self again. In the meantime, as you play into t...
- You are right to question the use of medications, especially with the responsibility of caring for an infant. There are lots of "feel good" things you can do to help...
