Are you scared of postpartum depression?

[DirectGirl]

I am. I've been depressed before, and it was terrible. I'm afraid of it happening after the baby comes. I'm afraid that those closet to me won't understand.  What about you?

[Nikilynn15]

I would say look into placenta encapsulation :) I'm due any day and I'll be doing it. Depression runs in my family and this could really help you also. Research it if you'd like. But I would talk to other mom's also a group.

[aw219]

Yes,  I am horrified of it.  But I have had severe depression my whole life. Make sure you discuss work your doctor.

[morankn11]

I've struggled with depression for many years and was taking Zoloft prior to getting pregnant. I have since stopped and am definitely worried about it rearing its ugly head. My advice is to talk. To your doctor, friends, SO, and family. Having support will help you get through it. I've also been considering placenta encapsulation and have read some really amazing things about it.

[giraffe1020]

My county office has a post partum depression group that meets every week. Individual counseling before birth is helping too. You could do those kind of things if you do not have a support system.
Honestly, I think people who do not have depression do not understand it and think there is something you could easily fix. They are well intentioned but really need to look at it as an illness that takes time and rest to feel better.  I see your concern that people won't understand as completely valid.
I think anticipating it helps that you will do what you can to prevent it and setting things up to heal.

[Waiting4MyLittleBlessing]

Oh wow Jenny! I've never heard of that!

[Jenny4585]

I was looking into Placenta Encapsulation. Have you heard of this? I belong on a mom group on FB and several moms did this and said it was life saving. You have to get ahold of someone in your area who does it but basically they do a process where they dry cook your placenta and put it in capsules. It's suppose to help for the PPD big time but also help with energy and your milk supply! Good Luck!

[Keepsmiling2012]

I had been seen for depression before. Highly recommend getting into a mommy group or some kind of healthy support circle, and talk to your doctor. Get out and walk if you can. You'll meet people, and get rid of stress, and clears your mind all in the same trip. Also all the health benefits from walking which makes labor sooo much easier! 4 pushes and my daughter was out!

Focus on the positive, focus on the baby and you. That's most important. There will be days that will be hard, but You can do this!

[dominika1980]

Please spend some time building a network of support. Are there any support groups you can connect with??
Xoxo hang on there. I know how hard it can be. Medication helps.

[Waiting4MyLittleBlessing]

I was diagnosed with depression in September if 2011. Before getting pregnant, I was on a very low dose of Wellbutrin. I got off when I found out I was pregnant. During the early phase of my pregnancy I was diagnosed with Hypermesis and I have been enduring it my entire pregnancy. So, my doctor said with a previous diagnoses of depression and Hypermesis I have a 60% change of getting postpartum. I'm terrified!

[Ellena88]

I had postpartum depression, people think it goes away soon but i had it several years, the reason was i was 17 when i had my son, living alone, studing at night and working at home during the day!!! So i nevet knew i had depression until i sank, ask for help...talk to friends or make a circle of mommies where you live!!! I didn't have friends back then cause you know teenagers can be evil :-P...been afraid is normal but just think that everything will be great, is normal to cry a few day after birth or to feel sad due to hormones but if you see it gets worse the seek for help. If you have, mom or sisters talk to them...Big hughs and i hope you feel better.                    Pd:By the way this is my third pregnancy so don't worry it happened with the first but just out of lonelines and because i was single and young, without support!!! My family lived 4 hours aways still not much help. You will see this time won't happen especially if you have a special one.

[MommyMom2014]

I don't have problems with that but a close friend does. She let her doctor know before the baby was born so they were able to treat it right away. Talk to your doctor about it and maybe a close friend so you don't feel like you have to cope alone.