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depression after pregnancy

I feel so depressed. I don't feel like eating or talking to anyone. But  I am taking  care of my son what should i do? Plus I'm breastfeeding
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I been feeling the same way lately. I called my dr and i been talking about it with my close friends. It really helps. I hope you feel better soon mamas. ♡
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See your doctor. You likely have a medical problem called post partum depression the same as if you had diabetes or some other physical condition.  There is help out there so don't suffer in silence!
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Eat dates - will help to balance the hormones and talk to doctor.  Also talk to the people around you - if they don't recognise what is happening they make tale your actions in the wrong way.
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4250330 tn?1388621179
You really need to eat if your breast feedi g I was the same way after my daughtwr was born you just have to stay positive and eat when u know u cant just eat the baby wont get any nutriance if your not eating and it will be bad for the baby.. I had to overcome by anxiety and depression after my daughter was born I would put her in het strollwr and go for walks 3 times a day and while I was walking I qould take deep breaths..to help with the anxiety and stress getting a book and reading ot and listening to meditation nusoc will ease your mind also writing in a journel helped me like writing how I fwel wh I feel that way what causes my anxiety and how I released my anxiety.. im twlling you wring it down helps so much..
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You should definitely let your doctor know an start seeing a therapist. You most likely have postpartum depression and it can become very serious. It's good that you realize what is going on and that it isn't normal. Next step is asking for the help that you need before it progresses and seeing your doctor about it!
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8255052 tn?1399861806
Awww it was hard for me also after my daughter I didn't realize I was depressed until I went to my 6 wk check up and my doc told me I should talk to someone!  It helped and I got some meds after that I was ok! It will be fine having someone depending on u 24 hrs a day is draining and hard u have to let ur emotions out! And if ur bf u need to eat! Hope u feel better soon mamma!
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It very hard if you don't have a support system. I recommend you try reaching out to ur husband, bf  or a trusted family member to talk..I went thru this after my second and it was very hard. .pray about it...try to be mentally strong And be as positive and in a good mood. ..a lot of times we can psychologically prep ourselves(which is hard) but it did help me. .. hope u over come it mama,  you can do this:)
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